Clotrimazole Topical Cream

• Clotrimazole (Canesten) cream treats fungal and yeast infections of the skin.
• It is used for athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, a skin condition called tinea versicolor, and diaper rash caused by a yeast called Candida.

• Wash and dry the affected skin before applying the cream.
• Apply a thin layer of cream and gently rub it into the affected skin and the surrounding area.
• Apply the cream twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
• For diaper rash, apply the cream at diaper changes, in the morning and evening.
• Use this cream exactly as your healthcare professional tells you. How long you need to use it will be on your prescription label or the package directions.
• Keep using the cream for the full recommended time, even if your symptoms improve sooner, to help stop the infection from coming back.

If you miss a dose

• If you forget to apply a dose, apply it as soon as you remember, then continue with your regular schedule.
• Do not apply extra cream to make up for a missed application.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using this cream.
• Your doctor will help you decide if this cream is right for you during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.

• Tell your healthcare professional if you are allergic to clotrimazole or any ingredient in this cream.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before using this cream.
• This cream is not meant for the eyes, scalp, or nails. Do not use it in these areas.
• Ask a doctor before using this cream on a child under 2 years old.

Important warnings

• Stop using this cream and call your doctor if your skin becomes more irritated, red, or sensitive after applying it.
• Do not cover the treated skin with an airtight bandage unless your doctor tells you to, since this can trap moisture and worsen irritation. A regular diaper is not considered an airtight bandage.
• If this cream gets in your eyes, rinse them well with water right away.
• If someone swallows this cream by accident, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away, even if there are no symptoms.

• Stinging or burning where you applied the cream
• Redness or itching of the skin
• Mild skin irritation or peeling
• A rash where the cream was applied

When to get emergency help

• Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, hands, or feet
• Sudden difficulty breathing
• Fainting or feeling like you might pass out
• Hives or a widespread allergic rash

When to contact a healthcare professional

• Your skin gets more irritated, red, or sore instead of better
• Your symptoms have not improved after using the cream for the recommended time
• You notice a new rash or reaction where you did not apply the cream
• Diaper rash does not improve after two weeks of treatment

• This cream may make latex condoms, diaphragms, and spermicide products less effective while you are using it. Use a backup method of birth control during treatment if this applies to you.
• There are no known food or alcohol interactions with this cream, since it is applied to the skin and not swallowed.

• Store this cream at room temperature, away from heat.
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Throw away any unused cream according to the Care365 care team's instructions once your treatment is finished or the cream has expired.