Author: Brian Holtry

Canesten Hydrocortisone (Gyne-Lotrimin) is used to treat athlete’s foot and fungal sweat rash when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching). Canesten Hydrocortisone (Gyne-Lotrimin) treats the fungal skin infection and reduces the swelling and itching caused by it.

Canesten 100 mg Pessary (Gyne-Lotrimin) is indicated for the treatment of vaginal thrush. It is inserted into the vagina for treatment at the site of infection. The active substance in Canesten 100 mg Pessary (Gyne-Lotrimin) is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called azotes and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of infections such as vaginal thrush.

Information about some of the ingredients: This medicine contains 3 g of sorbitol per 20 ml. This provides 7.8 kcal per 20 ml. Each 20 ml contains 3000 mg of alcohol (ethanol), equivalent to 76 ml of beer or 32 ml of wine.

Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the gel. Most people will not have problems, but some may get some. !   If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the gel. See a doctor at once: Difficulty in breathing, swelling of the face, neck, tongue or throat (severe allergic reactions)

Stir paste well before use. For use on the skin only. Apply liberally to the affected area and cover with a clean dressing. If symptoms do not go away or you need to use it regularly talk to your doctor.

This medicine is an antiseptic liquid. It can be used: This medicine is for adults and children, but may not be suitable for everyone. Do not use for prolonged periods of time, or over large areas of skin.

Check the sachet is not broken before use. If it is, do not take that sachet. Dissolve the contents of the sachet in a glass of water and drink the solution.

Boots Corn Removal Plasters contain arachis oil (peanut oil). If you are allergic to peanut or soya, do not use this medicine. These other effects are less serious. If they bother you talk to a pharmacist:

This medicine is available without prescription to treat thrush. However, you still need to use it carefully to get the best results from it. This pessary (also known as a “vaginal tablet”) contains Clotrimazole which belongs to a group of medicines called anti-fungals, which act to treat infections caused by fungi.

This medicine contains two types of tablets, Proguanil Hydrochloride and Chloroquine Phosphate. Both these tablets belong to a group of medicines called anti-malarials.