Canesten S Cream
About Canesten S Cream
This medication is used to cure inflammatory skin conditions such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, psoriasis and eczema.
This cream should be used with caution by people having high blood pressure, a family history of diabetes, osteoporosis, a family history of glaucoma, eye cataracts, stomach or duodenal ulcers, decreased liver or kidney function, mental health problems or those taking steroids. It should not be used by children and people who are allergic to it, had tuberculosis, any type of infection or a serious liver disease.
What are the uses of Canesten S Cream
Skin Infection
What are the contraindications of Canesten S Cream ?
What are the side effects of Canesten S Cream ?
Application Site Reactions (Burning Sensation)
Application Site Irritation
Application Site Redness
Key highlights of Canesten S Cream
Is It safe with alcohol?
No interaction found
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
This medicine should be avoided by pregnant women unless suggested by the doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no interaction between driving and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult a doctor before consuming the drug.
How does this medication work?
This cream works via a dual mechanism and includes medicine Beclometasone and Clotrimazole. It is used for curing skin infections. Beclometasone inhibits leukocyte entry at the inflammation site, interferes in inflammatory response mediator functioning, and reduces edema and scar tissues. Clotrimazole has both fungistatic and fungicidal actions. It binds to phospholipids in the fungal cell membrane and alters its permeability.
What are the interactions of Canesten S Cream ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
Medicine
Do not use this medication in combination with Amphotericin B.Interaction with Disease
Disease
Those who suffer from Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome should be cautious about this medication.
FAQs about Canesten S Cream
Ques : What is Canesten S Cream?
Ans : This is a medication which has Beclometasone Topical and Clotrimazole Topical as active elements present in it.
Ques : What are the uses of Canesten S Cream?
Ans : This is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Fungal infections of toes, Treatment of ringworm, Fungal infections of the penis, Treatment of jock itch, and Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.
Ques : What are the Side Effects of Canesten S Cream?
Ans : Here are some side effects of this cream which are as follows: Abdominal pain, Nausea and vomiting, Vaginal bleeding, Skin rash, Redness of skin, and Vaginal infection.
Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Canesten S Cream?
Ans : This cream should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original packaging. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets.
Ques : Should I use Canesten S Cream empty stomach, before food or after food?
Ans : This medication is commonly used by applying it to the affected area.
Ques : How long do I need to use Canesten S Cream before I see improvement of my conditions?
Ans : In most of the cases, the average time taken by this medication to reach its peak effect is around 1 day to 3 months.
Ques : Is there any food or drink I need to avoid?
Ans : You can follow your normal diet under the usage of this medication.
Ques : Will Canesten S Cream be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?
Ans : Do not apply this medication more than its recommended usage, as then the body will absorb the medication more than the sufficient amount.
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