Boots Antifungal Cream
Clotrimazole
EFFECTIVE RELIEF FROM FUNGAL NAPPY RASH & RINGWORM
>Treats a wide range of fungal infections of the skin
20 g
Read all of this carton for full instructions.
An antifungal cream for the treatment of fungal skin infections including ringworm, fungal nappy rash, infections of the armpit, groin, toes and skin folds and thrush of the vulva or penis.
Do not use:
- If you are allergic to any of the ingredients
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless your doctor or midwife tells you to
Information about some of the ingredients: The ingredients in the cream may affect the latex used in contraceptives such as condoms and diaphragms. This may reduce the effectiveness of the contraceptives. You should therefore use other methods of contraception for at least 5 days after using this medicine in the genital area. You may, for example, use a spermicide gel in addition to the condom or diaphragm.
If you need more advice about this speak to your pharmacist.
This medicine contains 1 mg benzyl alcohol in each 100 mg. Benzyl alcohol may cause allergic reactions. Benzyl alcohol may cause mild local irritation. The cream contains cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which may cause skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the cream. Pierce tube seal with end of cap.
Adults and children: Apply to the affected area two or three times a day. Use the cream for at least 2 weeks. In some cases it may be necessary to continue to use the cream for more than 4 weeks.
If you are using the cream for a foot infection, make sure your feet, especially between the toes, are washed and thoroughly dried before applying the cream. Apply to the skin only.
Do not use more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not improve within 7 days, or do not go away, talk to your doctor.
If anyone accidentally swallows some: Talk to a doctor straight away.
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some.
- Difficulty breathing, feeling dizzy, fainting, red raised itchy skin rash (severe allergic reactions)
- Irritation, discomfort, pain or a burning or stinging sensation
- Other allergic skin reactions such as itchy rash, swelling, peeling or flaking of the skin, blisters
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed here. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: 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.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.
Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.
This topical cream contains Clotrimazole 1% w/w.
Also contains: purified water, 2-octyldodecanol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 60, benzyl alcohol.
PL 00289/1490 [P] Text prepared 05/2023
Manufactured for
The Boots Company PLC
Nottingham
NG2 3AA
by
Thornton & Ross Ltd
Linthwaite
Huddersfield
West Yorkshire
HD7 5QH
Marketing Authorisation held by
TEVA UK Limited
Castleford
WF10 5HX
UK
If you need more advice, ask your pharmacist.
Artwork reference: WBA-4791-R2