Clotrimazole, commercially known as Canesten, is a remedy used to treat candidiasis and mycosis of the skin, the foot or the nail, as it penetrates the affected layers, dying or inhibiting the growth of fungi.
Clotrimazole can be used in pharmacies as a dermatological or spray cream, it can be used by adults and children, and in vaginal cream or vaginal tablet, and it can be used by adults.
Price of Clotrimazole
The price of Clotrimazole ranges from 3 to 26 reais.
Indications of Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole is indicated for the treatment of mycoses of the skin, athlete's foot, mycosis between the fingers or toes, nail base groove, mycosis of the nails, superficial candidiasis, pityriasis versicolor, erythrasma, seborrheic dermatitis, infections of the woman's external genitalia and nearby areas caused by yeasts like Candida and inflammations of the glans and foreskin of the penis caused by yeasts like Candida.
How to use Clotrimazole
The use of Clotrimazole consists of:
- Dermatological cream: Apply a thin layer of cream on the affected area of the skin 2 to 3 times a day. For Candida infections, apply the cream to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day;
- Spray: Apply a thin layer of spray to the affected area of the skin 2 to 3 times a day;
- Vaginal cream: Insert the vaginal cream-filled applicator as deeply as possible into the vagina once a day at night at bedtime for 3 days in a row. It is recommended to apply with the patient lying on her back and with her legs slightly bent. See Gino-Canesten's complete package insert at Gino-Canesten for the Treatment of Vaginal Candidiasis.
- Vaginal tablet: Insert the vaginal tablet as deeply as possible into the vagina at bedtime. It is recommended to apply with the patient lying on her back and with her legs slightly bent.
Before applying Clotrimazole, you should always wash and dry the affected area of the skin thoroughly and towels, underwear and socks that come in contact with the affected areas of the skin should be changed daily.
Side effects of Clotrimazole
The side effects of Clotrimazole include contact dermatitis, fainting, decreased blood pressure, shortness of breath, urticarial, blistering, discomfort, pain, swelling and irritation of the site, skin peeling, itching, burning or burning, and abdominal pain.
Contraindications of Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to the components of the formula.
Canesten, when applied in the genital area, can reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex-based products such as condoms, diaphragms or vaginal spermicides. In addition, this medication should not be used by pregnant or lactating women without medical advice.
See too:
- Home remedy for candidiasis
- Treatment for ringworm
