Canesten HC Cream
Bayer
Description
Used to treat fungal skin infections when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching). This includes infection and irritation of the vulva or end of the penis (glans) caused by thrush; nappy rash and fungal infection of the breast fold (intertrigo); and infections such as ringworm and athlete’s foot. Treats the fungal skin infection and reduces the swelling and itching caused by it. The active substances are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles which destroy the fungi and some bacteria that cause skin infections. Hydrocortisone acetate is a mild steroid which reduces swelling, redness and itching associated with inflammation of the skin.
Indications
The following skin infections where co-existing symptoms of inflammation, e.g. itching, require rapid relief: a) all dermatomycoses due to dermatophytes (e.g. Trichophyton species), moulds and other fungi; b) all dermatomycoses due to yeasts (Candida species); c) skin diseases showing secondary infection with these fungi; nappy rash where infection due to Candida albicans is present.
Price
30g, £2.42