Canesten S Cream 5 gm is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin.  Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness and scaling of the skin. 

Canesten S Cream 5 gm is composed of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclomethasone (steroid). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclomethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids, which blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Thereby, Canesten S Cream 5 gm helps treat fungal infections.

Canesten S Cream 5 gm is for topical (for skin) use only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Canesten S Cream 5 gm may cause common side effects such as itching, dryness, redness, and a burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, consult your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone or any other medications. Do not put a dressing or bandage on the affected area since it increases the risk of side effects. Please check with your doctor before using Canesten S Cream 5 gm if you have adrenal gland problems, cataracts or glaucoma, liver disease, and other skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Canesten S Cream 5 gm.

Canesten S Cream 5 gm is used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). It consists of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclomethasone (steroid). Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclomethasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy.

• Itching
• Dryness
• Redness
• Burning sensation at the application site

Before using Canesten S Cream 5 gm, let your doctor know if have a history of liver diseases, adrenal gland problems, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetes or allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclomethasone and other steroid medicines and antifungals. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant and a lactating mother. Canesten S Cream 5 gm is for external use only, so avoid its contact with the eyes, mouth, or vagina. Notify the doctor if there is no improvement after one week of treatment for tinea cruris or tinea corporis, or after two weeks for tinea pedis. When using Canesten S Cream 5 gm in the groin area, patients should use the medication for two weeks only. Prolonged use of Canesten S Cream 5 gm may cause hormonal suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar level), and glucosuria (high sugar in urine) in some patients.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Canesten S Cream 5 gm may interact with drugs treating HIV/AIDS (ritonavir, cobicistat).

Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Inform your doctor if you have a history of allergic reactions to clotrimazole and beclomethasone, have diabetes, liver diseases, cataract, glaucoma, adrenal gland problems, or hormonal problems.

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• Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and the spread of fungal infection.

• Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.

• Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.

• Do not scratch the affected area of the skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.

• Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.

• Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.

• Follow a candida diet if you suffer from vaginal yeast infection. Candida diet excludes high sugary foods, some dairy products and foods with artificial preservatives.

• Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.

• It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after two treatment weeks.

• Avoid contact of Canesten S Cream 5 gm with nose, mouth or eyes. If Canesten S Cream 5 gm comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.

• Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Canesten S Cream 5 gm.

Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the tissue.

Tinea pedis or Athlete's foot: It is a fungal infection between the toes due to sweating.

Tinea cruris or Jock itch: A fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs and buttocks.

Tinea corporis: A fungal infection that can affect any part of the body, excluding hands and feet, scalp, face and beard, groin, and nails.