CANESTEN
Brand:
CANESTEN
Manufacturer:
BAYER
Manufacturer Details
BAYER
Compositions:
Clotrimazole 1% solution,
Clotrimazole 10mg cream,
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Strength
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Rate
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Packing Style
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1%
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51.10
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15ml solution
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10mg
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41.25
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15g cream
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List of Related Indications:
List Of Drugs:
- Clotrimazole -@ Imidazoles-Antifungal - ( FDC -List) (July 2007)
Indication Type Description:
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics
Drug Interaction:
Antagonism with polyene antibiotics.
Indication:
LIST OF DRUGS DURING 2007
Sr.No- 109
Name of the Drug- Clotrimazole (10mg) +
Methyl prednisolone acetonate 1mg/gm
cream
Pharmacological Classification- For fungal infection of skin associated with
inflammation
Date of Approval- 12-07-07
Approved by U.S.FDA on 30-12-2007 (Ref- FDA approved List- 2007)
Approved by (DCI) Drug Controller GENERAL - India For Marketing
(Ref- IDMA Publication)
Name of Drug Indication Date of Approval
Clotrimazole 10mg + methyl 12-07-2007
prednisolone aceptone 1mg/gm of
cream
For the fungal infection of skin associated with inflammation
Adverse Reaction:
Erythema, stinging, irritation.
Hypersentivity reactions.
Contra-Indications:
Hypersens to the drug
Special precautions:
Children below 3 years, pregnancy.
Dosages/ Overdosage Etc:
Indication-
Skin fungal infections
Dosage-
Apply a 1% cream /lotion bid -tid for 2 to weeks
Other Information:
For Availability/supplies
Contact -
1.Indian Drug Manufacturers Association (IDMA)
Phone- 022- 24944624/ 24974308
Fax- 022- 24950723
Email- idma@vsnl.com
Website: www.idma-assn.org
2.Bulk Drug Manufacturers Association (India)(BDMA)
Phone - 040-23703910/ 23706718
Fax- 040-23704804
Email- info@bdmai.org
Website: www.info@bdmai.org
Patient Information:
1. Allergies- Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic raections to clotrimazoxole. or other related medicines. Also tell your doctor if youn are allergic to any other substances suchas foods, preservatives or dyes.
2. Pregnancy- studies in rats and mice given hugh doses have shown that clotrimazole lozenges may cause other harmful effects in the rats.
3. Breast feeding- this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
4. Children- not recommended for use in children under 5 years of age since they may be too young to use lozenges safely.
5. Elderly- this medicine is not expeteced to cause different side effects or problems in older people than in younger adults.
6. Missed dose- If you miss a dose of this medicine take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Pharmacology/ Pharmacokinetics:
Pharmacology:
A broad spectrum antifungal agent that inhibits yeast growth by altering cell membrane permeability.
Interaction with Food:
Not known
Pregnancy and lactation:
Pregnancy:
Use only when clearly needed
Children:
Safety and efficacy in children not established.
