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The active substance is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.
Clotrimazole is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.
When Clotrimazole is applied to the infected area of skin it works by destroying the fungus or yeast which has caused the infection.
If you are unsure whether you (or your baby if treating nappy rash) have one of these fungal skin infections, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist.
What Clotrimazole looks like and contents of the pack
Clotrimazole Cream 1% is a smooth white cream and is available in tubes of 20g or 50g.
Approved By N.Howson ACT on the 10/11/2022
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the cream. If you or your baby are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you start using it. If you or your baby experience an allergic reaction, stop using Clotrimazole and tell your doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital. Signs of an allergic reaction may include:
- Rash
- Swallowing or breathing problems
- Swelling of the lips, face, throat or tongue
- Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint
- Nausea
After you apply the cream you might experience:
- Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, irritation, pins and needles, redness or peeling of skin. This may mean that you are allergic to the cream.
Reporting of side effects
If you or your baby gets any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
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