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Canesten Athletes Foot Dual Action 1% Cream
Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream helps soothe symptoms of athlete’s foot and provides antifungal and antibacterial treatment right at the site of the infection. It contains 1% of the active ingredient Clotrimazole.
What is Athlete’s Foot?
Athlete’s Foot is a fungal skin infection that typically appears between the toes, soles, and sides of the feet. It causes symptoms of redness, skin itching, burning, pain, and scaling.
Athlete’s foot may be spread from person to person through contact with contaminated objects and floors.. Studies suggest that 1 in 4 people are susceptible to it.
Treatment for irritating symptoms
The condition can be treated with antifungal medications like Canesten AF Dual Action Cream, which kill fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes. It stops the fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes. This kills the fungi and treats the infection.
How to use Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream:
- For athlete's foot, wash your feet and dry them thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.
- Wash your hands before and after applying the cream.
- Apply the cream thinly to affected areas 2 or 3 times a day and rub in gently.
- If symptoms persist for more than 7 days, see your doctor.
Do not use Canesten Dual Action Cream: • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients, including cetostearyl alcohol, of Canesten Dual Action Cream. • To treat nail or scalp infections. Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you are pregnant, breast-feeding or trying for a baby, tell your doctor or midwife before using Canesten Dual Action Cream. If you have informed your doctor or midwife already, follow his/her instructions carefully. If you have athlete’s foot: • Remember to dry the skin between the toes thoroughly. • Wash your socks, stockings and tights thoroughly in hot water to remove any shed skin or fungal spores. • Change your footwear daily if possible.
Like all medicines, Canesten Dual Action Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the cream. If you are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you start using it. If you experience an allergic reaction, stop using Canesten Dual Action Cream 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 your 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, redness or peeling of skinReporting of side effects If you get 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. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream contains:
300mg (1% w/w). It also contains Benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol and purified water.
