Canesten 1% Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream for Fungal Skin Infections - 50g

The original Canesten: clotrimazole 1% in a light, non-greasy cream that treats the whole family of fungal skin infections, from athlete's foot, ringworm and jock itch to sweat rash in skin folds, fungal nappy rash, and the external itching of thrush in women and men. The 50g tube is the size for a course on the feet or body, or for a household that keeps getting athlete's foot. Pharmacy pack with the P mark.

Clotrimazole kills both the dermatophyte fungi behind athlete's foot and ringworm and the Candida yeast behind thrush and nappy rash, which is why one tube covers so much. It works at the site without being absorbed, so it's suitable for babies' nappy areas and for adults' most delicate skin alike. The catch is patience: fungi return if treatment stops the day the itch does.

Wash and dry the area, then rub in a thin layer two or three times a day. Keep going for at least two weeks for thrush or nappy rash and at least four weeks for athlete's foot, ringworm or jock itch, continuing for a fortnight after the skin looks normal. For athlete's foot, dry between the toes and treat both feet.

It can damage latex condoms and diaphragms for five days after use. Keep it away from the eyes. If there's no improvement after four weeks, or the infection involves the scalp or nails, see a pharmacist or GP. Pharmacist-reviewed before dispatch.