Patient leaflet - Careway Antifungal 1% w/w Skin cream, Boots Antifungal cream, Clotrimazole 1% w/w cream, Lloydspharmacy Antifungal Skin cream, Tesco Antifungal cream
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 of fungi that cause skin diseases).
Clotrimazole cream can be used to treat:
- ringworm infections
- paronychia (an infection of the fingernail 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)
- fungal nappy rash
- candidal vulvitis (thrush of the vulva)
- candidal balanitis (thrush of the penis).
3 before you use this medicine
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
3 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 your whole body), or you feel dizzy or faint.
The following side effects have also 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 directly via the Yellow Card Scheme Website: , 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.
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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.
swelling of the face, lips, throat or tongue.
- Do not use this cream to treat scalp or nail infections without advice from a pharmacist or doctor.
Take special care with Clotrimazole cream:
- If you are using Clotrimazole cream for thrush of the vulva or penis, the cream may cause damage to condoms. You should take other precautions to prevent pregnancy for at least five days after using the cream.
- Do not smoke or go near naked flames – risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard. Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.