CANESTEN HC CREAM 1.0/1.0 %w/w Cream

Država: Irska

Jezik: engleski

Izvor: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)

Aktivni sastojci:

CLOTRIMAZOLE HYDROCORTISONE

Dostupno od:

LTT Pharma Limited

INN (International ime):

CLOTRIMAZOLE HYDROCORTISONE

Doziranje:

1.0/1.0 %w/w

Farmaceutski oblik:

Cream

Tip recepta:

Product subject to prescription which may be renewed (B)

Status autorizacije:

Authorised

Datum autorizacije:

0000-00-00

Uputa o lijeku

CANESTEN  HC CREAM 
(clotrimazole 1.0% w/w)
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT 
INFORMATION FOR YOU.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not give it to anyone
else     
under any circumstances.
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If you have any unusual effects after using this product, tell your
doctor.
IN THIS LEAFLET
What is Canesten HC Cream and what it is used for?
Before you use Canesten HC Cream
How to use Canesten HC Cream
Possible side effects
How to store Canesten HC Cream     
Further information
WHAT IS CANESTEN HC CREAM AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR?
Canesten HC Cream is used to treat fungal skin infections when there
are
additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and
itching).
Canesten HC treats the fungal skin infection and reduces the swelling
and
itching caused by it.
Canesten HC Cream is used for the treatment of infection and
irritation of the
vulva or end of the penis (glans) caused by thrush. It is also used to
treat
nappy rash and fungal infection of the breast fold (intertrigo), as
well as 
infections such as ringworm and athlete’s foot.
The active substances in Canesten HC Cream are clotrimazole and 
hydrocortisone. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called 
imidazoles, which destroy the fungi and some bacteria that cause
skin 
infections. Hydrocortisone is a mild steroid which reduces swelling,
redness
and itching associated with inflammation of the skin.
BEFORE YOU USE CANESTEN HC CREAM
DO NOT USE CANESTEN HC CREAM:
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If you (or your baby if treating nappy rash) are allergic
(hypersensitive) to   
clotrimazole, hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of
Canesten HC  
Cream.
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On areas of broken skin.
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On large areas of skin (more than 5–10% of body surface).
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For longer than 7 days.
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To treat cold sores or acne.
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On your face, eyes, mouth or around it.
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On any untreated bacteri

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SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS
1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT
Canesten HC Cream
Clotrimazole 1.0% w/w
Hydrocortisone 1.0% w/w
2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
The cream contains 1% w/w of clotrimazole and 1% w/w of hydrocortisone.
Also contains 10% w/w cetostearyl alcohol.
For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1
3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Cream
_Product imported from the UK:_
A white to pale yellow cream.
4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
Canesten HC Cream is a combination of an antifungal and a corticosteroid, both absorbable through broken skin. It is
indicated for the topical treatment of skin infections due to superficial dermatophytes, yeasts, moulds and other fungi
sensitive to clotrimazole where co-existing symptoms of inflammation, e.g. itching, require rapid relief.
4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
Canesten HC Cream should be thinly and evenly applied to the affected area twice daily and rubbed in gently.
Treatment should be continued for no more than 7 days.
4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients listed in section 6.1.
The following contra-indications apply to the hydrocortisone component: specific bacterial skin diseases (syphilis,
tuberculosis), chicken pox, vaccination reactions, perioral dermatitis, viral skin diseases (e.g. herpes simplex, rosacea,
shingles), use on broken skin, acne.
4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
All possibly infected areas should be treated at the same time.
Because of its corticosteroid content, Canesten HC should not be applied:
To larger areas (more than 10% of the body surface).
In long term continuous therapy.
Under occlusive dressing, particularly in infants and children, because of the possibility of adrenocortical
suppression.
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