Boots Antifungal Cream
(Clotrimazole)
for fungal infections of the skin
20 g
Read all of this carton for full instructions.
What this medicine is for
An antifungal cream for the treatment of fungal skin infections including ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash, infections of the armpit, groin, toes and skin folds and thrush of the vulva or penis.
Before you use this medicine
Do not use:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor or midwife tells you to
Information about some of the ingredients: The ingredients in the cream may affect the latex used in contraceptives such as condoms and diaphragms. This may reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptives. You should therefore use other methods of contraception for at least 5 days after using this medicine in the genital area. You may, for example, use a spermicide gel in addition to the condom or diaphragm. If you need more advice about this speak to your pharmacist.
Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol in this medicine may cause skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
How to use this medicine
Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the cream.
Pierce tube seal with end of cap.
Adults and children: Apply to the affected area two or three times a day. Use the cream for at least 2 weeks. In some cases it may be necessary to continue to use the cream for more than 4 weeks.
If you are using the cream for a foot infection, make sure your feet, especially between the toes, are washed and thoroughly dried before applying the cream. Apply to the skin only.
Do not use more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away talk to your doctor.
If anyone accidentally swallows some: Talk to a doctor straight away.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
If you get these side effects, stop using the cream and see a doctor:
- Allergic reaction (e.g. skin rash, red or itchy skin)
These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:
- Rarely, mild burning or irritation immediately after using the cream
- Pain
If any side effect becomes severe, or you notice any side effect not listed here, please tell your pharmacist or doctor.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
Active ingredient
This topical cream contains Clotrimazole 1% w/w.
Also contains: purified water, 2-octyldodecanol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cetyl esters wax, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 60, benzyl alcohol.
PL 10622/0004 [P]
Text prepared 8/08
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