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Canesten 20 mg Cream

Manufactured byBayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsClotrimazole (Vaginal)
Description
Canesten 20 mg Cream is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of your vagina. It works by stopping the growth of the infection-causing fungi. Canesten 20 mg Cream may rarely cause abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, burning sensation/irritation/itchiness, etc. in your vagina. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Canesten 20 mg Cream should be inserted into your vagina as directed by your doctor. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your infection. Canesten 20 mg Cream should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Canesten 20 mg Cream

  • Burning sensation in the vagina
  • Itching or Irritation in the Vagina
  • Vaginal bleeding
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Rash, swelling, redness of the vagina

Uses of Canesten 20 mg Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Vaginal Candidiasis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by Canesten 20 mg Cream to show its action is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Canesten 20 mg Cream remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Canesten 20 mg Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to the lack of adequate data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to Canesten 20 mg Cream is not known. However, this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    It is not known if Canesten 20 mg Cream passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid Canesten 20 mg Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to the lack of adequate data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to Canesten 20 mg Cream is not known. However, this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

It is not known if Canesten 20 mg Cream passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings

For vaginal use only

Canesten 20 mg Cream is used to treat fungal infections of your vagina. It is meant for vaginal use only.

Vaginal intercourse

It is recommended to avoid vaginal intercourse while using Canesten 20 mg Cream due to the increased risk of your partner being infected.

Use during menstruation

Treatment with Canesten 20 mg Cream during your menstrual period should be avoided due to the risk of this medicine being washed out by the menstrual flow. Do not use tampons or other vaginal products while using this medicine.

Use effective contraceptive methods

Canesten 20 mg Cream may damage the rubber contraceptives (condoms or diaphragms) and thereby reduce their effectiveness. It is recommended to use an alternative contraceptive method for at least five days after using this medicine.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Canesten 20 mg Cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Since Canesten 20 mg Cream is intended for vaginal use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine

Sirolimus

Tacrolimus

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Canesten 20 mg Cream is meant for vaginal use only. Use it as directed by your doctor. Use Canesten 20 mg Cream at around the same time daily for the ease of remembrance. Do not discontinue treatment with this medicine without consulting your doctor. Do not give Canesten 20 mg Cream to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Consult your doctor if the infection recurs more than twice within six months.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Canesten 20 mg Cream is an antifungal medicine that works by damaging the cell membrane of the fungus. This prevents the growth of fungus and stops the spread of infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Classification

Category

Vaginal anti-infectives

Schedule

OTC

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Information on this page was last updated on 26 Oct 2021

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