How to take it

Canesten Solution applying the solution. 4. Possible side effects

• For skin infections, Canesten Solution should be applied thinly 5. How to store Canesten Solution and evenly to the affected areas two 6. Further information or three times daily. 1. WHAT IS CANESTEN® SOLUTION • A few drops are enough to treat an area of about the size of the hand. AND WHAT IS IT USED FOR? Canesten Solution is used to treat fungal • For ear infections, put 2 – 3 drops of Canesten Solution in the ear two or skin infections such as ringworm, three times daily. athlete's foot, fungal infected skin folds (intertrigo) and fungal infections of the • The treatment should be continued outer and middle ear. for at least two weeks after the disappearance of all signs of If you are unsure whether you have infection, to prevent re-infection. one of these fungal skin infections, seek the advice of your doctor or
• If you have athlete's foot, it may pharmacist. help to use an antifungal dusting powder as well. Ask your doctor or The solution is particularly suitable for pharmacist to recommend one. use on hairy skin. The symptoms of your infection, such as The active substance in Canesten itching or soreness, should improve Solution is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called within a few days of treatment although signs such as redness and scaling may imidazoles and is an antifungal agent take longer to disappear. If symptoms which fights the cause of fungal skin persist, consult your doctor. and ear infections. Canesten Solution should only be 2. BEFORE YOU USE CANESTEN® used on your skin: SOLUTION Do not put the solution in your mouth Do not use Canesten Solution: or swallow it.
• If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to If the solution is swallowed clotrimazole or the other ingredient accidentally, tell your doctor straight of Canesten Solution, macrogol 400. away or contact the Accident and Using other medicines: Emergency Department of your nearest Canesten Solution and Sofradex drops hospital. If you accidentally get solution may cause a heat reaction when used in your eyes or mouth, wash immediately together. Consult your doctor before with water and contact your doctor. using these products together in the ear.

IN THIS LEAFLET

If you forget to use Canesten Solution: Apply the solution as soon as possible and then continue the rest of your 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, 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

and contents of the pack: Like all medicines, Canesten Solution can cause side effects, although not everybody Canesten Solution is available in dropper bottles containing 20ml of gets them. colourless solution. As with all medicines, some people may Marketing Authorisation Holder: be allergic to the solution. If you are allergic, a reaction will occur soon after Bayer plc, 400 South Oak Way, you start using it. If you experience an Reading, RG2 6AD, UK. allergic reaction, stop using Canesten Manufacturer: Solution and tell your doctor straight away KVP Pharma + Veterinär Produkte or contact the Accident and Emergency GmbH, Projensdorfer Str 324, Department of your nearest hospital. Signs of an allergic reaction may include: 24106 Kiel, Germany. Remember: If you have any doubts

• Rash. about using Canesten Solution
• Swallowing or breathing problems. correctly, seek the advice of your
• Swelling of your lips, face, throat or doctor or pharmacist. tongue. For UK residents only: if you have any
• Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint. questions or would like more information, call our Canesten Advice
• Nausea. Line on 0845 758 5030. After you apply the solution you might Calls charged at local rate. experience: This leaflet was last revised in August
• Itching, rash, blisters, burning, 2022. discomfort, swelling, irritation, pins Canesten is a registered trademark of and needles, redness or peeling of Bayer AG, Germany. skin. 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. 90210451

How to store it

CANESTEN® SOLUTION Keep out of the sight and reach of children.

This product should be stored in the original carton. Do not store above 25°C. Do not use Canesten Solution after the expiry date which is stated at one end of the carton and on the label of the bottle. 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 Solution contains:

• The active substance is clotrimazole at a strength of 1% w/v.
• The other ingredient is macrogol 400. What Canesten Solution looks like