Active Ingredient:

Clotrimazole 1% w/w (10mg per gram of cream).

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medicine belonging to the imidazole group.

It works by interfering with the formation of ergosterol, an essential component of fungal cell membranes, helping to stop fungal growth and clear the infection.

Other Ingredients:

Refer to the current patient information leaflet for the complete list of inactive ingredients.

Some clotrimazole creams contain ingredients such as cetostearyl alcohol, which may cause local skin reactions in sensitive individuals.

Check the full ingredient list before use if you have known allergies.

Always follow the instructions supplied with your Canesten Athlete's Foot Cream.

General application instructions:

• Wash your hands before applying the cream.
• Wash and thoroughly dry the affected feet, particularly between the toes.
• Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected skin.
• Gently rub the cream into the skin.
• Wash your hands after application.
• Continue using the cream for the recommended treatment period.

How often should you apply Canesten Athlete's Foot Cream?

Clotrimazole 1% cream is generally applied two to three times daily, but follow the directions in the current leaflet for this specific product.

How long should treatment continue?

Treatment for athlete's foot commonly lasts several weeks. Continue for the duration specified in the product leaflet, even if symptoms improve earlier.

If symptoms persist or worsen, speak to a pharmacist or GP.

Like all medicines, Canesten Athlete's Foot Cream may cause side effects, although not everybody experiences them.

Possible side effects include:

• Mild burning or stinging.
• Redness.
• Itching.
• Skin irritation.
• Peeling or dryness.
• Rash.
• Some individuals may develop contact dermatitis or an allergic skin reaction.

Serious allergic reactions are rare.

Stop using the cream and seek urgent medical help if you experience:

• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat.
• Difficulty breathing.
• A severe allergic reaction.
• If irritation becomes severe or persistent, stop using the product and consult a pharmacist or healthcare professional.

Before using Canesten Athlete's Foot Cream:

• Do not use if you are allergic to clotrimazole or any other ingredient.
• For external use only.
• Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth and mucous membranes.
• Do not apply to severely damaged skin without professional advice.
• Do not use for fungal nail infections unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional.
• Do not exceed the recommended application frequency.
• Keep out of the sight and reach of children.