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Antifungal Skin Cream

Clotrimazole 1 % w/w Cream

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The name of your medicine is Lloydspharmacy Antifungal Skin Cream Clotrimazole 1% w/w cream, which will be referred to as 'Clotrimazole' or 'Clotrimazole cream' throughoutthis leaflet.

Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leafletorasyourdoctororpharmacist has told you.

•    Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

•    Ask your pharmacist if you need more information oradvice.

4.    Possible side effects

5.    How to store Clotrimazole cream

6.    Further information

G What Clotrimazole cream is and what it is used for

Clotrimazole cream is a cream that is applied to the skin. It contains clotrimazole as the active ingredient, which is an antifungal.

Clotrimazole cream is used for the treatment of skin infections caused by dermatophytes (a group offungi that cause skin diseases). Clotrimazole cream can be used to treat:

•    ringworm infections

•    paronychia (an infection ofthefingernail or toenail)

•    pityriasis versicolor (a rash caused by a yeast fungus)

•    erythrasma (reddish brown scaly patches on the skin)

•    intertrigo (a rash in body folds)

• Ifyou get any side effects, talktoyour doctor • ^{fungal nappy rash} or pharmacist. This includes any possible side • candidal vulvitis (thrush of the vulva) ^effects not:^{listed in this leaflet}. S^{ee section} 4 • candidal balanitis (thrush ofthe penis).

• You musttalkto a doctor ifyou do notfeel

^better,^{or ifyou feel worse},^after 7 days. g _Bef_{0re y}o_U use this medicine In this leaflet:

1.    What Clotrimazole cream is and what it is used for

2.    Before you use Clotrimazole cream

3.    How to use Clotrimazole cream

Do NOT use Clotrimazole cream if:

• You are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients of Clotrimazole cream (see list of ingredients

in Section 6). An allergic reaction may include rash, itching, difficulty breathing or swelling oftheface, lips, throat ortongue.

•    Do not use this cream to treat scalp or nail infections without advice from a pharmacist ordoctor.

Take special care with Clotrimazole cream:

•    The cream contains cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which may cause a skin reaction (e.g. contact dermatitis)

•    If you are using Clotrimazole cream for thrush of the vulva or penis, the cream may cause damageto condoms. You should take other precautions to prevent pregnancy for at least five days after using the cream.

Taking other medicines Please tell yourdoctor or pharmacist ifyou are taking, or have recently taken, any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

Pregnancy and breast-feeding Ifyou are pregnant or breast-feeding tellyour doctor or midwife and they will decide if Clotrimazole cream is right for you. Follow their instructions carefully.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.

Driving and using machines

Clotrimazole cream does not affect yourability to drive or use machines.

q How you use Clotrimazole cream

Dosage

Always use Clotrimazole cream exactly as your doctoror pharmacist has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.

•    Adults, children and elderly: The cream is applied to the affected area two orthree times daily.

The duration of treatment depends on the infection being treated:

•    Thrush infections need to be treated for at least two weeks.

•    Other infections need to be treated for at least one month.

Accidental ingestion If Clotrimazole cream is accidentally swallowed, you should consult a doctor immediately. Ifyou have anyfurtherquestions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

w Possible side effects

Like all medicines, Clotrimazole cream can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.

All medicines can cause allergic reactions, although serious allergic reactions are very rare.

Tell your doctor straight away if you get any

sudden wheeziness, difficulty in breathing, swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash or itching (especially affecting yourwhole body), oryou feel dizzy orfaint.

Thefollowing side effects havealso been reported:

• blisters, itching, burning, stinging, discomfort, swelling, rash, irritation or peeling of skin. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directlyviatheYellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effectsyou can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

© How to store Clotrimazole cream Clotrimazole cream should be kept out of the reach and sight of children.

Do not use Clotrimazole after the expiry date which is stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewateror household waste. Askyour pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer needed. These measures will help to protect the environment.

@ Further information

What Clotrimazole cream contains:

The active substance is Clotrimazole 1 % w/w. The other ingredients are: Sorbitan stearate, Polysorbate 60, Cetyl Palmitate, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, 2-Octyldodecanol, Benzyl Alcohol and Purified Water.

What Clotrimazole cream looks like and contents of the pack Clotrimazole cream comes in an aluminium tube with a plastic screw-on cap. It contains 20 g, 30 g, or 50 g of cream.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed. Marketing Authorisation Holder Teva UK Limited,

Eastbourne,

BN229AG Manufacturer Thornton & Ross Ltd,

Linthwaite,

Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5QH,

UK

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