Care Clotrimazole 1% w/w Cream. For the treatment of skin infections due to dermatophytes (e.g. trycophyton species), yeasts (e.g. candida species), moulds and other fungi. These include ringworm (tinea) infections, paronychia, pityriasis versicolor, erythrasma and intertrigo, as well as fungal nappy rash, candidal vulvitis and candidal balanitis. Contains Clotrimazole. Always read the label.
Dosage:
Adult, children and elderly:
Apply to the affected area two or three times daily
Dermatophyte infections: treat for at least one month
Candida infections: treat for at least two weeks
Route of administration:
Directly applied to the affected area.
A physician should be consulted if symptoms do not improve within 7 days.
See the product label for more information or view the Patient Information Leaflet.
NOTE: Clotrimazole Cream may cause damage to latex contraceptives. It is advised to use alternative precautions for at least five days after using this product.
Things to ease discomfort and prevent thrush returning:
Use water and emollient instead of soap to wash the genitals, including partners if needed
Dry the affected area properly after washing
Wear cotton underwear
Avoid sex until thrush has cleared up
Use a condom to help stop it spreading
Take showers instead of baths
Thrush is a common yeast infection that affects men and women. It's usually harmless but it can be uncomfortable and keep coming back. It isn't classed as a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Thrush symptoms in women
White discharge (like cottage cheese), which doesn't usually smell
Itching and irritation around the vagina
Soreness and stinging during sex or when peeing
Thrush symptoms in men
Irritation, burning and redness around the head of the penis and under the foreskin
A white discharge (like cottage cheese)
An unpleasant smell
Difficulty pulling back the foreskin
Who can use this product:
It can be used by adults, the elderly and children. Only to be used during pregnancy when advised by a doctor. Medicines can affect the unborn baby. Do not use if sensitive to any of the ingredients in this cream.
