A clear solution containing 1 0 % clotrimazole BP.

Canesten solution also contains polyethylene glycol 400.

The solution comes in a dropper bottle containing 20 ml.

Canesten solution is one of a group of medicines called imidazoles which are used to treat fungal skin and ear infections.

Canesten solution should be used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal infection of the breast fold (intertrigo) and fungal infections of the outer and middle ear. The solution is particularly suitable for use on hairy skin.

If you are unsure of the cause of your infection, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).

Do not use Canesten solution if you have previously had an allergic reaction to the active ingredient clotrimazole. If you are unsure about this, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

If you are pregnant or are planning a family, tell your doctor or pharmacist before using Canesten solution If you have informed your doctor or pharmacist already, follow their instructions carefully.

If Canesten solution has been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you.

If you have purchased this product without a prescription, follow these directions closely:

• For skin infections, Canesten solution should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area two or three times daily.
• If the feet are infected, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes, before applying the solution.
• For ear infections, put 2-3 drops of Canesten solution in the ear two or three times daily.

To prevent recurrence, treatment should be continued for at least two weeks after the disappearance of all signs of infection.

Your doctor or pharmacist may recommend that you use an anti-fungal dusting powder as well, particularly for treating athlete’s foot.

You can help the treatment to work if you follow these simple self-help tips:

• Although the infected area will itch, do not scratch. Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further.
• Keep the affected areas of the skin clean.
• Pay particular attention to drying the skin but avoid excessive rubbing.

Your Canesten solution is for external use only and should not be put in the mouth or swallowed If it is swallowed accidentally. seek medical advice immediately

Apply the solution as soon as possible and then continue the rest of your treatment as usual.

The symptoms of your infection should improve within a few days of treatment although signs of skin infection such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear.

Canesten solution may cause unwanted effects in some people. You may experience a mild burning or irritation immediately after applying the solution. If you find this intolerable, stop treatment and tell your doctor.

If, upon first use of Canesten solution, you experience a rash and itching, tell your doctor immediately as you may be allergic to Canesten.

If your symptoms get worse or persist, or you feel you are reacting badly to this medicine in any other way, consult your doctor.

No special precautions are required but it is best to keep Canesten solution in the original carton in a cool, dry place.

Do not use the solution after the expiry date which is printed at one end of the carton and on the label of the bottle.

If you find that you still have this medicine after its expiry date, return it to your local pharmacist who will dispose of it properly.

Date of preparation: January 1994

Product Licence Number: 0010/0082

Product Authorisation Number: 21/4/3

Bayer