How to take it

CANESTEN® HYDROCORTISONE ATHLETE'S FOOT CREAM

If Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream has been prescribed for you by your doctor, follow any instructions he/she may have given you. If you have purchased this product without a prescription, follow these directions closely.

• Before use, pierce the tube seal by inverting the cap over the end of the tube and press.
• If feet are infected; before applying the cream, they should be washed and dried thoroughly, especially between the toes.

• Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected areas twice daily and rubbed in gently. Approximately 1cm of cream per application should be sufficient.
• Do not cover the area being treated with a dressing or bandage.
• As with all products containing hydrocortisone, you should wash your hands immediately after applying the cream. Treatment should be continued for no more than 7 days. The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment, although signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. If the symptoms persist or do not start to improve after 7 days, consult your doctor. Canesten® Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream is for external use only: Do not put the cream in your mouth or swallow it. If the cream is swallowed accidentally, tell your doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital. If you accidentally get cream in your eyes or mouth, wash immediately with water and contact your doctor. If you forget to use Canesten® Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream: Apply the cream as soon as possible and then continue the rest of treatment as usual. You can help the treatment to work if you follow these simple self-help tips:
• Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch. Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further.
• Keep the affected skin areas clean.
• Pay particular attention to drying the skin, including between the toes, but avoid excessive rubbing.
• Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
• Always wash your hands after treating the infection to prevent it from spreading. If you have Athlete's Foot:
• Remember to dry the skin between the toes thoroughly.
• Wash your socks, stockings and tights thoroughly in hot water to remove any shed skin or fungal spores.
• Change your footwear daily if possible.

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. As with all medicines, some people may be allergic to the cream. If you are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after you start using it. If you experience an allergic reaction, stop using Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream and tell your doctor straight away or contact the Accident and Emergency Department of your nearest hospital. Signs of an allergic reaction may include:

• Rash.
• Swallowing or breathing problems.
• Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue.
• Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint.
• Nausea. After you apply the cream you might experience:
• Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, irritation, redness or peeling of skin, blurred vision. Treatment should be limited to 7 days unless advised otherwise by your doctor. If you apply the cream to a large

area or under a dressing, or if you use the cream for more than 2 weeks, you may experience skin reactions such as:

• Broken veins.
• Excess hair growth.
• Stretch marks.
• Thinning or whitening of skin.
• Secondary infections.
• An acne-like rash. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard 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.

How to store it

CANESTEN® HYDROCORTISONE ATHLETE'S FOOT CREAM

Keep out of the sight and reach of children. This product should be stored in the original carton. Do not store above 250C. Once opened, use within 6 months. Do not use Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream after the expiry date which is stated at one end of the carton and on the end of the tube of cream. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.

6. FURTHER INFORMATION

What Canesten® Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream contains:

• The active substances are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Each gram of cream contains 10mg clotrimazole and 11.2mg hydrocortisone acetate (equivalent to 10mg hydrocortisone).
• The other ingredients are benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, triceteareth-4-phosphate, medium chain triglycerides, purified water, sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid. See Section 2 'Do not use' and 'Important information about some of the ingredients' for cetostearyl and benzyl alcohol advice. What Canesten® Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream looks like and contents of the pack: Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream is available in tubes containing 15g of white cream. Marketing Authorisation Holder: Bayer plc, 400 South Oak Way, Reading, RG2 6AD, UK. Manufacturer: GP Grenzach Produktions GmbH, 79639 Grenzach-Wyhlen, Germany. Remember: If you have any doubts about using Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete's Foot cream correctly, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. For UK residents only: If you have any further questions you can call us on 0118 206 3232. This leaflet was last revised in February 2025. Canesten is a registered trademark of Bayer AG, Germany. 91640532