Canesten Cream belongs to the class of anti-fungal medications known as imidazoles, primarily used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, fungal nappy rash, fungal sweat rash and thrush. A fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a skin infection caused by fungus.

Canesten Cream comprises clotrimazole, which works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Canesten Cream damages the fungal cell membrane and causes the components to leak out, thus killing the fungus and curing the infection.

In some cases, Canesten Cream may cause itching, redness, dryness, burning and stinging sensation. The majority of these side effects of Canesten Cream eventually fade away over time without the need for medical intervention. Consult your doctor if any side effects worsen or persist.

Consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or nursing mother. Do not use any other topical medications simultaneously along with Canesten Cream without a doctor's recommendation. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects.

Canesten Cream contains clotrimazole, an antifungal medication used to treat various fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, fungal nappy rash, and fungal sweat rash. Furthermore, it helps to alleviate the symptoms of thrush. Canesten Cream damages the fungal cell membrane and causes the components to leak out, thus killing the fungus and curing the infection.

• Red, irritated skin

• Burning or stinging sensation

Do not use Canesten Cream if you are allergic to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients. If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your doctor before starting Canesten Cream. Avoid using any other topical products/medicines with Canesten Cream. Before using Canesten Cream, inform your doctor about your medical history and other medications you are currently taking in order to rule out any potential negative effects.

• Shower on a regular basis and properly dry yourself before clothing.

• Take warm baths with mild soap.
• Don't share your bedding, towels, or clothes.
• Wearing tights or tight underwear is not recommended.
• Do not scratch the infected area. Scratching the infected skin area may spread the illness to other body parts.
• Avoid harsh soaps and deodorants or any such products.
• Avoid intercourse till the thrush is treated.
• Avoid or limit your consumption of alcohol and caffeine.
• Reduce your intake of sugar, yeast, refined carbohydrates, and mouldy foods.