देश: यूनाइटेड किंगडम
भाषा: अंग्रेज़ी
स्रोत: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)
Clotrimazole
Bayer Plc
D01AC01
Clotrimazole
10mg/1ml
Spray
Cutaneous
No Controlled Drug Status
Valid as a prescribable product
BNF: 13100200; GTIN: 5010605054211
Page 1 of 2 DERMATOLOGICAL SPRAY Clotrimazole 1% w/v READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU. This medicine is available without prescription. However, you still need to use Canesten Dermatological Spray carefully to get the best results from it. • Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. • Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice. • You must contact a doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve. • If you have any unusual effects after using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist. IN THIS LEAFLET 1. What is Canesten Dermatological Spray and what is it used for? 2. Before you use Canesten Dermatological Spray 3. How to use Canesten Dermatological Spray 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Canesten Dermatological Spray 6. Further information 1. WHAT IS CANESTEN ® DERMATOLOGICAL SPRAY AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR? Canesten Dermatological Spray is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch and fungal infected skin folds. IF YOU ARE UNSURE WHETHER YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE FUNGAL SKIN INFECTIONS, SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. The atomiser spray is particularly suitable for infections covering large or hairy areas. The active substance in Canesten Dermatological Spray is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections. 2. BEFORE YOU USE CANESTEN ® DERMATOLOGICAL SPRAY DO NOT USE CANESTEN ® DERMATOLOGICAL SPRAY: • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients, including propylene glycol, of Canesten Dermatological Spray. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT SOME OF THE INGREDIENTS: This medicine contains 546 mg propylene glycol in each 1 ml of spray. Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation. Do not use this medicine in babies less than 4 weeks old with open wounds or large areas of broken or damaged skin (such as burns) without talking to yo पूरा दस्तावेज़ पढ़ें
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Canesten Dermatological Spray 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Clotrimazole 1% w/v. Excipient with known effect: propylene glycol 546mg in each 1ml of spray. For the full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM A colourless solution for topical administration by an atomiser 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS Recommended for the treatment of: (i) All dermatomycoses due to moulds and other fungi, (e.g. _Trichophyton_ species). (ii) All dermatomycoses due to yeasts (_Candida_ species). (iii) Skin diseases showing secondary infection with these fungi. The spray is particularly suitable for infections covering large and/or hairy areas. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Posology The spray should be applied thinly 2-3 times daily for at least one month for dermatophyte infections, and at least two weeks for candidal and _Pityriasis versicolor_ infections. There is no separate dosage schedule for the young or elderly. Method of administration If the feet are infected they should be washed and dried, especially between the toes, before applying. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Hypersensitivity to the active substance or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Canesten Dermatological Spray should not be used near a naked flame, should not be allowed to come into contact with the eyes, ears or mucous membranes and should not be inhaled. This product contains propylene glycol, which may cause skin irritation. Do not use this medicine in babies less than 4 weeks old with open wounds or large areas of broken or damaged skin (such as burns) without talking to your doctor or pharmacist. Because this medicine contains propylene glycol, do not use it on open wounds or large areas of broken or damaged skin (such as burns) without checking with your doctor or pharmacist. Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, beddin पूरा दस्तावेज़ पढ़ें