Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream 15g
OTC Products
Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream 15g
OTC Products
Product features
- Anti-Fungal and Steroid Agents
- For Athletes Foot / Sweat Rash
- Thin application twice daily
- No more than 7 days use
Overview
NOTE: You must complete a short assessment so we can make sure the medication for this condition is suitable for you.
What is Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream (HC cream)?
Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream, or HC cream, is a treatment for athlete’s foot and fungal sweat rashes. It targets the fungi and bacteria that cause the infection while working to soothe inflammation and relieve swelling and itching. If you’re suffering from a fungal skin infection and need fast and effective treatment, Canesten HC Cream can help.
What are athlete’s foot and fungal sweat rashes?
Athlete’s foot and fungal sweat rashes are common forms of skin infections. They happen in warm, damp areas of your skin, such as between your toes or between folds of skin. When fungi grow in these places, you can suffer from an infection that causes red, sore, inflamed patches of skin which can become itchy.
How will Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream treat my fungal infection?
Canesten HC cream contains the active ingredient clotrimazole, which helps to fight the bacteria and fungi which cause fungal infections. It also uses hydrocortisone, which is a mild steroid that helps to relieve swelling and itching in the inflamed area. Using hydrocortisone with clotrimazole creates a double-action treatment that can be used to ease a range of infections, including:
- Intertrigo (fungal infection of the breast fold)
- Jock itch
- Athlete’s foot
- Fungal sweat rash
- Thrush
- Nappy rash
- Ringworm
Can I use this cream for jock itch?
Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream can be used to treat jock itch, which is a fungal infection that affects your groin. Jock itch is a type of a fungal infection called ringworm, so you may notice that your infection appears like a ring or circular rash on your skin.
Can I use this product to treat a nappy rash?
There are different causes of nappy rash, including allergic skin reactions or irritation. If your baby’s nappy rash is caused by a fungal skin infection, then you can use Canesten HC Cream to treat the area and make your baby more comfortable. However, you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before using this product on your child, so you can be sure that this is the best and safest possible treatment for them.
Can I use Canesten Hydrocortisone cream for thrush?
Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream can be used to ease external symptoms of thrush in both men and women. However, you should use this product on your genitals if you’re advised to do so by your doctor or pharmacist and remember that this product is for external use only. This product can help to ease symptoms like inflammation, itching, and redness that are caused by thrush.
Will this product affect my contraception?
If you use rubber contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms, as your main method of contraception, then you should be aware that using Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream on your genitals can make your contraception less effective than usual. You should use another method of contraception to prevent pregnancy for at least 5 days after using this product, such as the pill or implant.
FAQ
What is Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream?
Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream is a cream commonly used in the treatment of sweat rash and athlete’s foot. It can also be used for a number of other fungal skin infections.
What are the ingredients of Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream?
Canesten HC cream is a cream containing clotrimazole and hydrocortisone as the active ingredients.
How does Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream work?
Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream works in two ways. Clotrimazole works by killing off the fungi which are causing the skin irritation. The steroid helps control and reduce inflammation and itchiness.
Can I buy Canesten Hydrocortisone cream over the counter?
Canesten Hydrocortisone cream is a pharmacy medicine. This means it can be bought over the counter after a consultation with a pharmacist. You can also order Canesten HC cream from us at Simple Online Pharmacy. We ask that you complete a medical assessment form as part of your order. Our pharmacists can then check to make sure it is safe and suitable for you to purchase the cream.
How do I use Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream?
Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream should be applied thinly to the affected area twice daily.
Can Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream be used for thrush?
No. Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream cannot be used on the anal or genital areas as it contains the active ingredient Hydrocortisone. There are other Canesten Thrush products available on our website.
Side Effects
Does this product have any side effects?
Like all medications, Canesten Hydrocortisone Cream can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. If you experience any of the following symptoms while using this product, you may be experiencing a severe allergic reaction and should stop use and seek medical help immediately:
- Weakness, feeling dizzy, feeling faint
- Swallowing or breathing problems
- Rash
- Swelling of the lips, face, throat, or tongue
- Nausea, feeling sick
Other side effects you may experience include:
- Redness or peeling of the skin
- Swelling
- Burning
- Rash
- Itching
- Blisters
- Discomfort
- Irritation
- Blurred vision
You should not use this product for more than 7 days unless specifically advised to do so by your doctor. If you use this treatment for more than 2 weeks you may experience the following side effects:
- Secondary infections
- Stretch marks
- Broken veins
- Excess hair growth
- Thinning or whitening of the skin
- An acne-like rash
If you experience these or any other side effects while using this product, stop use and speak to your doctor or pharmacist right away. For more information about reporting the side effects of medication, please see the MHRA’s Yellow Card Scheme.
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Info Leaflet
https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.6970.pdf
