CANESTEN "1% SKIN POWDER" 1 BOTTLE 30 G"

Name
Canesten 1% skin powder
clotrimazole


What is it and what is it for?
Canesten contains clotrimazole which is an antifungal (antifungal) for dermatological use, meaning it acts locally by eliminating skin fungi.

Canesten powder is used for the treatment of moist mycoses (fungi) of the skin and skin folds, especially if localized in covered or poorly ventilated areas (for example: tinea pedis or athlete's foot, tinea cruris, tinea inguinalis).


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Canesten
- if you are allergic to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).


Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Canesten if you have already suffered from these problems in the past (relapses of mycosis).

The use of non-breathable diapers is not recommended after applying the medicine in diaper rash.
Avoid contact with eyes. Do not swallow.
Use, especially if prolonged, of products for cutaneous use (applied to the skin) may cause sensitization phenomena such as erythema (localized redness in the area of ​​the skin where the medicine is applied) and itching. If this occurs, discontinue treatment and consult your doctor or pharmacist.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

The following side effects have been reported with Canesten, the frequency of which is not known:
Immune system disorders: angioedema (swelling), anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity
Vascular disorders: hypotension (low blood pressure), syncope
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: shortness of breath Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: blisters, contact dermatitis, erythema (redness of the skin), paraesthesia, skin desquamation (loss of cells from the top layer of the skin), itching, rash, urticaria, stinging pain of the skin, burning sensation of the skin.
Systemic disorders and conditions related to the administration site: application site irritation, application site reaction, edema, pain.

Following the instructions in the package leaflet reduces the risk of side effects.

Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse .
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.