Description
xThis Medicine is sold by BOOTS UK LIMITED at the professional discretion of a Boots pharmacist.Please note that you must be in to sign for this delivery.
Suitable for
Adults and children.
How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.
Patient Information Leaflets are updated periodically by the manufacturer.
Read all of the carton for full instructions. 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.
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 improve within 7 days, or do not go away, talk to your doctor.
! If anyone accidentally swallows some: Talk to a doctor straight away.
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Hazards and Cautions
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. This medicine contains 1 mg Benzyl alcohol in each 100 mg. Benzyl alcohol may cause mild allergic reactions. Benzyl alcohol may cause mild local irritation. The cream contains Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol which may cause skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
Possible side effects: Most people will not have problems, but some may get some. If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the cream and see a doctor at once:
- Difficulty breathing, feeling dizzy, fainting, red raised itchy skin rash (severe allergic reactions)
If you get any of the following side affects see your pharmacist or doctor:
- Irritation, discomfort, pain or a burning or stinging sensation
- Other allergic skin reactions such as itchy rash, swelling, peeling or flaking of the skin, blisters
Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed here. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
How to store this medicine
Do not store above 25°C.
Store in a dry place.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton. Precautions
- This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.
- Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.
Active ingredients
Clotrimazole
Ingredients
Active ingredient: This topical cream contains Clotrimazole 1% w/w. Also contains: purified water, 2-octyldodecanol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 60, benzyl alcohol.
