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Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush. Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Canesten without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm safe during breastfeeding?
Canesten is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Canesten on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm on the Liver?
Canesten is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm on the Heart?
Canesten is not harmful for the heart.
Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm
Taking Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm
Taking Canesten 20 Mg Cream 30gm with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.
No, ideally Canesten can't be used for hemorrhoid condition because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Discontinuation of Canesten on your own can cause unwanted side effects such as itching, redness, and blistering. You are recommended to always consult a dermatologist before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Canesten is effectively used in the ringworm. Please consult a dermatologist before using this medicine.
No, ideally Canesten can't be used on the acne (pimples) because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Canesten does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Canesten.
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 763,792