Canesten unidie 1% - antifungal cream 30 g

Product Description

Bayer 1% Canesten Unidie Antifungal Cream

Canesten Unidie Cream is used in dermatomycoses caused by dermatophytes (e.g. trichophytes), saccharomyces (e.g. Candida), other pathogenic fungi (e.g. Malassezia furfur). Dermatoses caused by superinfections caused by the aforementioned pathogenic fungi and by germs sensitive to bifonazole.

These conditions include: plantar and interdigital mycosis of the hand and foot (athlete's foot); onychomycosis, mycosis of the trunk and skin folds, pityriasis versicolor.

Dosage and Directions for Use

Canesten Unidie Cream should be taken in the following doses and directions: apply a small amount to the infected areas with a gentle massage once a day, preferably in the evening before going to bed.

Canesten Unidie cream is specifically indicated for the treatment of exposed skin areas. Controlled and sufficiently prolonged use of Canesten Unidie is essential for complete healing. However, it is advisable not to interrupt therapy immediately after the disappearance of acute inflammatory manifestations and subjective symptoms, but to stick to the following average treatment times, depending on the type of infection, the extent and location of the infection itself:

• Tinea pedis: 3 weeks
• Tinea corporis, tinea manuum, tinea cruris: 2-(3) weeks
• Pityriasis versicolor: 2 weeks
• Superficial cutaneous candidiasis: 2-(4) weeks

The treatment times indicated in brackets refer to forms that, in the doctor's opinion, are particularly extensive or resistant. Children: in pediatric age, the safety and efficacy of the medicine have not been demonstrated; Until sufficient data are acquired, the use of the product in these subjects is not indicated.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any of the excipients.

Special warnings

The use, especially if prolonged, of topical products may give rise to sensitization phenomena manifested by redness and itching; in this case, it is necessary to interrupt the treatment and institute appropriate therapy. The same procedure should be followed in the event of the development of resistant microorganisms. Patients with known hypersensitivity reactions to other imidazole antifungals (e.g. econazole, clotrimazole, miconazole) should use medicinal products containing bifonazole with caution.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

• Pregnancy

In pregnant women and in early childhood, the product should be used only if clearly needed and under the direct supervision of a doctor.

• Breastfeeding

It is not known whether bifonazole is excreted in breast milk. Therefore, bifonazole should be used during breastfeeding after a risk/benefit assessment by the doctor. During breastfeeding, bifonazole should not be applied to the breast area.

Expiry and storage

Check the expiry date indicated on the package. The expiry date indicated on the package refers to the product in an intact package, stored correctly. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Do not use Canesten 1% cream after 3 months from first opening. Warning: Do not use the medicine after the expiry date indicated on the package.

Composition

Canesten Unidie Cream contains:
Active ingredient: 1 g bifonazole
Excipients: sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, spermaceti, cetylstearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, benzyl alcohol, purified water.

Format

30g tube.