Apocanda cream, 20 g

Areas of application

This medicine is used for the external treatment of fungal skin diseases.It is effective for fungal infections caused by dermatophytes, yeasts such as Candida species and molds.It can also be used for erythrasma, pityriasis versicolor and superficial yeast diseases (candidiasis).

Active ingredients and ingredients

The active ingredient of this medicine is clotrimazole.The excipients include (RS)-2-octyldodecan-1-ol, cetyl palmitate, cetostearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan stearate, purified water and benzyl alcohol.

Contraindications

The medicine must not be used if you are hypersensitive (allergic) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients.

Dosage and application

Apply the cream thinly to the affected skin areas 2 to 3 times a day.The duration of treatment depends on the type of disease.For fungal skin diseases, the treatment period is generally 3 to 4 weeks.1 to 3 weeks are usually sufficient for bran fungus and 1 to 2 weeks for fungal infections in the genital area.In the case of athlete's foot, therapy should be continued for 2 weeks after the signs of the disease have disappeared.

For successful treatment, it is important to stick to the intended duration of use, even if you already feel better.If not treated adequately, the fungal disease can spread or recur.

Poisoning is not to be expected when used externally, as no active ingredient concentrations can be detected in the blood when used externally.If you forget to use a dose, do not use a double dose, but continue treatment at the usual dose next time.

Intake

Apply the cream thinly to the affected skin areas and rub in.

Patient information

No special precautions are required regarding the ability to drive or use machines.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Before using any medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacy for advice.For reasons of special precaution, clotrimazole should not be used in the vagina in the first 3 months of pregnancy.To avoid direct contact of the infant with clotrimazole, the medicine must not be used in the breast area by breastfeeding mothers.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.Pay attention to careful personal care, e.g. changing your laundry regularly, to support healing.Do not get the medicine into your eyes.