Can you use canesten hc on thrush

Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

Irritation in area of use, for example burning, stinging, itching, redness, rash, blistering or peeling. Stop using the cream and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have a severe reaction to it.

The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the medicine's manufacturer. For more information about any other possible risks associated with this medicine, please read the information provided with the medicine or consult your doctor or pharmacist. Ask now. Home medicine Canesten HC cream.

Print Page. Canesten HC cream. Garvan J. What is it used for? Skin infections caused by yeasts eg Candida , dermatophytes eg Trichophyton, Tinea , moulds and other fungi, such as those listed below, when rapid relief from inflammation and itching is also needed: Athlete's foot tinea pedis. Fungal infection of the groin, ie jock itch tinea cruris. Ringworm tinea corporis. Fungal nappy rash caused by infection with Candida albicans. Sweat rash caused by infection with Candida albicans.

Relieving the external symptoms candidal vulvitis of vaginal thrush candidal vaginitis. How does it work? How do I use it? Canesten HC cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area s of skin twice daily and rubbed in gently.

Wash your hands after applying the cream. Canesten HC cream should be used for a maximum of seven days. If the infection is still present after this time treatment can be continued with steroid-free Canesten cream.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. If you are using Canesten HC cream to treat athlete's foot you should make sure you wash and dry the feet, especially between the toes, before applying the cream. If you are using Canesten HC cream to treat vaginal thrush it will only relieve the external symptoms of the infection, such as itching, inflammation and soreness. It won't treat infection inside your vagina, and so should be used in combination with a thrush treatment that does, for example clotrimazole pessaries or cream that are inserted into the vagina, or an antifungal medicine taken by mouth.

Your doctor or pharmacist can advise you about which products to use. Not to be used on areas of skin affected by: Untreated bacterial skin infections. Viral infections such as chickenpox, shingles, cold sores or herpes simplex. The cream should be rubbed in gently to prevent further inflammation. As the product contains hydrocortisone, you must wash your hands immediately after applying the cream. Treatment should continue for no longer than 7 days.

If symptoms persist after 7 days, consult your doctor. Ordering Canesten HC cream online is quick and convenient. Simply add the Canesten HC cream and any other products that you would like to your basket and proceed to checkout. Once your payment has been processed, you will be asked to undertake a quick online consultation. This consultation will be checked over by one of our GMC registered doctors, who will then either issue a prescription or contact you direct if they have any additional questions regarding your consultation.

If you place your order and check out before 3p. No waiting time, no hassle. I do not have a prescription If you do not already have a prescription for Canesten HC 30g then you can have an online consultation with our doctor. This is a fast and discreet service that has been used by thousands of our customers and is done via a consultation form that appears after payment. I have a prescription If you have a prescription for Canesten HC 30g please add the product to your basket and send us the original prescription in the post.

We cannot accept copies or emails of your prescription. We do need the original prescription before we can process an order. Details of where to send the prescription will be given with a unique order number at the confirmation page. Canesten HC cream is only available with a valid prescription. Always take as instructed by your doctor. Please read the patient information leaflet carefully before beginning treatment.

As a guide, 1cm of cream per application should be enough. Your treatment should be for no longer than 7 days. The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment although other signs like redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If the symptoms persist or you do not start to improve after 7 days, consult your doctor. If you accidentally ingest the cream, tell your healthcare professional immediately.

If you accidentally get cream in your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with water and contact your doctor. It will itch, but scratching will damage the skin surface and cause the infection to spread. Each gram of cream contains 10mg clotrimazole and Like all medicines, Canesten HC Cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the cream.

If you or your baby are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you start using it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. If you're using Canesten HC cream to treat athlete's foot make sure you wash and dry the feet, especially between the toes, before applying the cream.

If you're using Canesten HC cream to treat vaginal thrush it will only relieve the external symptoms of the infection, such as itching, inflammation and soreness. It won't treat the infection inside your vagina, so should be used with a thrush treatment that does, for example clotrimazole pessaries, or an antifungal medicine taken by mouth. Your doctor or pharmacist can advise you about which products to use. If your sexual partner also has thrush it's important that they are treated at the same time as you to stop you being re-infected.

Some people using Canesten HC may experience some irritation where the cream is applied, for example burning, stinging, itching, redness, rash, blistering or peeling. Stop using the cream and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have a severe reaction to it. If Canesten HC is applied excessively, for long periods of time, underneath dressings, to broken or raw skin, large areas of skin, or areas of skin that rub together, it has the potential to cause some of the side effects associated with topical steroids, such as skin thinning, stretch marks or hair growth, although these are still very rare with this mild steroid.

You can read more about the possible side effects of topical corticosteroids here. If you experience any changes in your vision while using Canesten HC cream, such as blurred vision, you should tell your doctor. Read the leaflet that comes with the medicine or talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you want any more information about the possible side effects of Canesten HC.

If you think you have experienced a side effect, did you know you can report this using the yellow card website? If you're already using any other medicines, particularly other corticosteroid medicines including those bought without a prescription , make sure you check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start using Canesten HC. If you're using other topical medicines or moisturisers on the same area of skin you should leave about 30 minutes between applying each product.

This allows each product time to be absorbed and avoids them mixing or diluting on the skin.