What is Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream?

This is the only over-the-counter treatment available that contains both clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Clotrimazole, the active ingredient, is anti-fungal to treat fungal skin infections and anti-bacterial to help get rid of co-existing bacteria. Hydrocortisone acetate is a steroid with anti-inflammatory properties that provides immediate relief from itching and inflammation.

Canesten® Hydrocortisone  Cream can be used to treat athlete's foot and fungal sweat rash (Candidal Intertrigo) when there are additional inflammation symptoms that require immediate relief (like swelling, redness and itching).

Triple action Formula:

• Anti-fungal
• Anti-bacterial
• Anti-inflammatory

Features of Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream:

🗸 Effective treatment for candidal intertrigo and athlete's foot with inflammation.
🗸 Stops fungal growth destroys fungi and soothes itching and inflammation.
🗸 Trusted for over 40 years for all the skin you love.

How to use it?

Apply the cream to the affected area twice a day, thinly, evenly, and gently. 

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Please consult the product packaging for accurate instructions on how to use the product. Welzo is not liable for any discrepancies or errors on the website. Always follow the directions on the packaging to ensure proper use.

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Do not use Canesten Hydrocortisone:

If you have a fungal infection without specific symptoms of inflammation, an antifungal medicine without hydrocortisone may be more appropriate.
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole, hydrocortisone or any of the other ingredients of Canesten Hydrocortisone.
On areas of broken skin.
On large areas of skin (more than 5-10% of body surface).
For longer than 7 days.
To treat cold sores or acne.
On your face, eyes, mouth or mucous membranes.
On any untreated bacterial skin infection, such as syphilis or tuberculosis.
On vaccination reactions.
On shingles, chicken pox, rosacea or herpes.
If you are unsure about any of these restrictions, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.

Unless prescribed by a doctor, you should not use Canesten Hydrocortisone:

If pregnant or breast-feeding.
In children under 10 years.
In the vagina or on the vulva.
On the penis or scrotum.
Around the anus.
To treat ringworm.
On areas of skin affected by eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis.
If you are unsure about any of these restrictions, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
This product contains cetostearyl alcohol which may cause local skin irritation (e.g. rash, itching or redness).

As with all steroids, long-term, continuous use on large areas of skin should be avoided.

Do not cover the area being treated with a dressing or bandage.

Wash your hands immediately after applying the cream.

If you are pregnant, breast-feeding or trying for a baby, tell your doctor or midwife before using Canesten Hydrocortisone. If you have informed your doctor or midwife already, follow his/her instructions carefully.

Do not put the cream in your mouth or swallow it. If the cream is swallowed accidentally, tell your doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital.

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