CANESTEN UNIDIE 1% CREAM 1 TUBE 30 G

Name
Canesten Unidie 1% cream
Bifonazole


What is it and what is it used for?
Canesten Unidie is a broad-spectrum antifungal for dermatological use; that is, it acts locally, eliminating skin fungi.
Canesten Unidie is used to treat mycoses (fungal infections) such as: mycosis of the foot and hand, onychomycosis (fungal nail infections); mycosis of the trunk (torso) and skin folds; pityriasis versicolor, superficial candidiasis.

What is pityriasis versicolor?
Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal infection characterized by changes in skin pigmentation, with irregular, well-demarcated, flat patches that are light brown on light skin or lighter than the surrounding healthy skin on darker skin because the yeast interferes with the production of melanin.

What is superficial candidiasis? Superficial candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a fungus called Candida that affects the surface layers of the skin and mucous membranes.

Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if your symptoms worsen.


What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Canesten Unidie if you are allergic to the active substance 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 Unidie:
-if symptoms persist after treatment. -in case of known hypersensitivity (allergy) to other antifungals belonging to the same category (e.g. econazole, clotrimazole, miconazole), since in this case Canesten Unidie must be used with caution.
Do not use for prolonged treatments without first consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not ingest.
Consult your doctor if the disorder occurs repeatedly or if you notice any changes in its characteristics.

Children and adolescents
Children: In pediatric age: the safety and efficacy of the medicine have not been demonstrated; until sufficient data are acquired, the use of the product in these subjects is not indicated.


Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects are derived from spontaneous reports, therefore it is not always possible to define their frequency.
Pain and swelling at the site of administration, allergic and contact dermatitis, skin rash (hives, blisters), itching and burning sensation, exfoliation (dry skin), eczema, irritation or maceration of the skin.
These side effects usually resolve after stopping treatment.

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.