Clotrimazole Anti Fungal Thrush Ringworm Athletes Foot Nappy Rash Cream-20g

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.

How to use clotrimazole

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

If you purchased this product without a prescription, follow these directions closely.

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.

• If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the

toes, before applying the cream.

• Clotrimazole should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas, two or three times daily

and rubbed in gently.

• A strip of cream (1⁄2 cm long) is enough to treat an area of about the size of the hand.

The duration of the treatment depends upon the type of infection. Use the cream for at least two weeks for candida (thrush) infections or at least one month for other infections.

If you have athlete’s foot, it may help to use an antifungal dusting powder as well. Ask your doctor or pharmacist to recommend one.

The symptoms of skin infection such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment although signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.

Clotrimazole is for external use only.

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.

If you accidentally get cream in your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with water and contact your doctor.

What you need to know before you use Clotrimazole

Do not use Clotrimazole:

if you (or your baby if treating nappy rash) are allergic to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine

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Warnings and precautions

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Clotrimazole if you have used a cream containing clotrimazole or a similar medicine before and suffered an allergic or unpleasant skin reaction. This may have been a skin rash or itching in the area the cream was applied.

Do not 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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