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Canesten Cream 30gm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. Fungal Infections, Candidal Infection, Thrush are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Canesten Cream 30gm have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Canesten Cream 30gm is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Canesten Cream 30gm can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Canesten Cream 30gm go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Canesten Cream 30gm is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Canesten Cream 30gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Canesten Cream 30gm contraindications section.
Besides this, Canesten Cream 30gm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Canesten Cream 30gm, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Canesten 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 Cream 30gm safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Canesten without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Canesten Cream 30gm safe during breastfeeding?
Canesten is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Canesten Cream 30gm on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Canesten on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Canesten Cream 30gm on the Liver?
Canesten is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Canesten Cream 30gm on the Heart?
Canesten is not harmful for the heart.
Canesten 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 Cream 30gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Canesten Cream 30gm habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Canesten Cream 30gm.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Canesten Cream 30gm will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Canesten Cream 30gm only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Canesten Cream 30gm cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Canesten Cream 30gm
Taking Canesten Cream 30gm with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Canesten Cream 30gm
Taking Canesten 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