Canesten 1% Cream

Canesten 1% Cream is a white, smooth, topical cream containing clotrimazole 1% w/w as the active ingredient. Clotrimazole is an imidazole antifungal and the product is made by Bayer. The cream is for external application on the skin and is not intended to be swallowed.

The cream base is made up of ingredients such as benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, cetyl palmitate and purified water. The base is water-miscible and non-greasy, which means it spreads easily and is absorbed into the skin without leaving heavy residue. The product is supplied in a tube in the pack sizes shown in the variation options on this page.

Canesten 1% Cream is an over-the-counter product sold through DoctorOnCall as an online pharmacy serving customers in Malaysia and Singapore. The brand is widely recognised by pharmacists and consumers, and the pack carries a leaflet with full instructions. Our pharmacist team can answer your questions about application, safety and suitability before you place an order.

Wash and dry your hands and the skin area thoroughly before application, particularly between skin folds and toes, as moisture can affect the area. Squeeze out a small amount of cream and apply a thin layer to the affected skin and the area immediately surrounding it, rubbing it in gently.

Apply two to three times daily, or as directed on the pack leaflet. Continue using the cream for the full period stated on the leaflet, even if the skin looks normal sooner, so that the treatment course is completed as directed. Wash your hands after each application unless the hands are the area being treated.

For external use only. Keep the cream away from the eyes, mouth and inside the nose. Use your own towel and clothing and wash them regularly while using the cream, and do not share the tube.

For adults and children, apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area and the surrounding skin two to three times daily, or as directed on the pack leaflet. Use only the amount needed to cover the area with a thin layer, and do not exceed the frequency stated on the packaging.

Continue for the duration stated on the leaflet. If a dose is missed, apply it as soon as you remember and then carry on with the usual schedule; do not apply extra cream to make up for a missed dose. Consult a doctor before use in infants and young children, and see a doctor if there is no improvement after the period stated on the leaflet.

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight and heat. Keep the cap tightly closed after each use and keep out of the reach and sight of children. Do not freeze.

• Known hypersensitivity or allergy to clotrimazole or any other ingredient in the cream, including cetostearyl alcohol or benzyl alcohol.
• Application to the eyes or inside the mouth or nose.
• Use on open, weeping or deeply infected wounds unless advised by a healthcare professional.
• Use in the genital area together with latex condoms or diaphragms, as the cream can weaken latex.

• Latex products such as condoms and diaphragms: the oils and other ingredients in the cream base can weaken latex, so avoid contact if you rely on these products.
• Other topical products applied to the same area, such as creams, ointments or powders: apply them at separate times and avoid layering several products.
• Topical corticosteroid creams applied to the same area should be used only as directed by a doctor, as they can change the appearance of skin conditions.
• No known interactions with food or drink.

• Dry the skin thoroughly, particularly between the toes and in skin folds, before each application.
• Continue using the cream for the full period stated on the leaflet, even if the skin looks normal earlier.
• Wear loose, breathable clothing and cotton socks, and change them daily while using the cream.
• Use your own towel and wash it regularly on a hot cycle, and do not share the tube with other people.
• Wash your hands before and after application to avoid spreading the cream to other areas.
• Do not use a different product on the same area at the same time without checking with a pharmacist.

Precautions: Use for external use only and keep away from the eyes, mouth and inside the nose. Do not use if you are allergic to clotrimazole or any ingredient in the cream. The cream can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms. Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use in infants, during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and if you have diabetes, a weak immune system or a history of repeated skin infections. Complete the full period of use stated on the leaflet and avoid sharing towels, clothing or the tube with other people.

When to See a Doctor or Pharmacist: See a doctor or pharmacist if there is no improvement after the period stated on the leaflet, if the condition gets worse, spreads, or keeps coming back. Seek medical advice if the area becomes increasingly painful, red, swollen or warm, if there is pus or fever, or if the skin shows blisters, cracks or bleeding. Stop using the cream and seek urgent help if you develop swelling of the face, lips or throat, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Also consult a doctor before using the cream on the scalp, nails or on children under 2 years.