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Composition :

CLOTRIMAZOLE-1%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bayer Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

TOPICAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

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Key Benefits

Canesten Powder contains clotrimazole, an antifungal medication used to treat various fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, fungal nappy rash, and fungal sweat rash. Furthermore, it helps to alleviate the symptoms of thrush. Canesten Powder damages the fungal cell membrane and causes the components to leak out, thus killing the fungus and curing the infection.

About Canesten Powder

Canesten Powder belongs to the class of anti-fungal medications known as imidazoles, primarily used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, fungal nappy rash, fungal sweat rash and thrush. A fungal infection, also known as mycosis, is a skin infection caused by fungus.

Canesten Powder comprises clotrimazole, which works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Canesten Powder damages the fungal cell membrane and causes the components to leak out, thus killing the fungus and curing the infection.

In some cases, Canesten Powder may cause itching, redness, dryness, burning and stinging sensation. The majority of these side effects of Canesten Powder eventually fade away over time without the need for medical intervention. Consult your doctor if any side effects worsen or persist.

Consult your doctor if you are a pregnant or nursing mother. Do not use any other topical medications simultaneously along with Canesten Powder without a doctor's recommendation. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking to rule out any side effects.

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Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS - TOPICAL

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Bayer House Central Avenue, Hiranandani Es Thane, 400 607 India
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