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CANESTEN DERMATOLOGICAL is a brand name for Clotrimazole. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: 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…
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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.
As the listed undesirable effects are based on spontaneous reports, assigning an accurate frequency of occurrence for each is not possible. Immune system disorders: anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, hypersensitivity. Vascular disorders: syncope, hypotension.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: dyspnoea. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: blister, dermatitis contact, erythema, paraesthesia, skin exfoliation, pruritus, rash, urticaria, stinging skin/burning sensation skin.
General disorders and administration site conditions: application site irritation, application site reaction, oedema, pain. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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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, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
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Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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