Canesten cream 20 gr

Trade name:

Canesten

Composition

Each 20 grams of cream contains:

Clotrimazole 0.2 g.

Properties

Clotrimazole inhibits the growth and division of microorganisms and, depending on the concentration, can have a fungistatic (inhibiting and stopping the growth of fungal cells) or fungicidal (leading to the death of fungi) effects. Clotrimazole inhibits the synthesis of ergosterol and binds to phospholipids of the cell membrane of the fungus, which leads to a change in the permeability of the cell membranes.

At higher concentrations, clotrimazole causes damage to cell membranes by mechanisms independent of sterol synthesis.

Clotrimazole also disrupts vital processes in the fungal cell, suppressing the formation of components necessary for the construction of vital cellular structures (proteins, fats, DNA, polysaccharides), damages nucleic acids and increases the excretion of potassium.

Indications

For external treatment of fungal skin diseases caused by dermatophytes, yeast-like fungi, mold fungi, as well as pathogens sensitive to clotrimazole:

— mycosis of feet, hands, trunk, skin folds;

-candidal vulvitis, candidal balanitis;

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to clotrimazole or other components of the drug.

Precautionary measures:

It is necessary to avoid getting the cream on the mucous membrane of the eyes. Do not swallow.

Side effects

From the immune system: unknown — an allergic reaction (manifested by urticaria, fainting, arterial hypotension, shortness of breath).

Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: unknown — rash, itching, blistering rash, peeling, pain or discomfort, swelling, burning, irritation.

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