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Canesten Dermatological Spray
| Canesten Dermatological Spray is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch and fungal sweat rash. If you are unsure whether you have one of these fungal skin infections, seek the advice of your doctor or pharmacist. Category: Skin Care and Antiseptics Manufacturer: BAYER PLC |
Canesten Spray Uses:Canesten® Dermatological Spray treats a broad range of fungal skin infections like ringworm, jock itch, fungal sweat rash and fungal nappy rash. It is an effective solution that stops fungal growth, destroys the fungi and soothes irritation. This convenient anti-fungal spray has been specially formulated with clotrimazole, an anti-fungal medication which effectively treats your fungal skin infection whilst relieving your symptoms such as irritated and itchy skin. Easy to use at home, the formula is mild but effective and thus suitable for the whole family. The spray should be applied thinly 2-3 times daily for at least two weeks and up to four weeks may be needed. |
Canesten Spray Ingredients:The colourless solution contains the active ingredient Clotrimazole 1% w/v. Other ingredients are isoprpyl alcohol, propylene glycol and macrogol 400. The spray is produced by an atomiser and contains no propellant. Canesten Dermatological Spray will treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, and fungal sweat rash. The spray is particularly suitable for treating infections covering large or hairy areas. Canesten Spray Dosage:Apply to affected areas 2-3 times daily for at least 2 weeks. Canesten Spray Warning:Canesten Dermatological Spray should not be used near a naked flame, should not be allowed to come into contact with the eyes, ears or mucous membranes and should not be inhaled. This product contains propylene glycol, which may cause skin irritation. Source - https://www.canesten.co.uk/discover-canesten-products/canesten-dermatological-spray |
Uses: Treatment of allergic conditions such as hayfever or rashes such as nettle rash or hives. Also for the treatment of short term adult insomnia and to treat or stop nausea or vomiting such as travel sickness.
Ingredients: Promethazine hydrochloride 25mg
Dosage: For allergies: Adults, the elderly and children over 10 years: one tablet taken at night. This may be increased to a maximum of one tablet twice a day if necessary. Children 5-10 years: one tablet at night. Children 2-5 years: Phenergan Elixir recommended. Children under 2 years: not recommended. As an anti-emetic: Adults, the elderly and children over 10 years: one tablet the night before the journey. Repeat after 6-8 hours as required. Children 5-10 years: Phenergan Elixir or 10mg tablets recommended. Children 2-5 years: Phenergan Elixir recommended. Children under 2 years: not recommended.
Package Leaflet: INFORMATION FOR THE USER. promethazine hydrochloride Is this leaflet hard to see or read? Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you. Always take this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again Ask your pharmacist if you need more information or advice If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4. You must talk to a doctor if you do not feel better or if you feel worse after 7 days.
What does Phenergan tablets treat? Phenergan Tablets are used to treat the following conditions: To treat allergic conditions such as hay fever or rashes (like nettle rash or hives) To treat or stop you feeling sick (nausea) or being sick (vomiting) such as travel sickness. For short term use: to treat adults with difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
Is Phenergan a strong sleeping tablet? It's known as a drowsy (sedating) antihistamine, so it's more likely to make you feel sleepy than other antihistamines. Promethazine is used for: short-term sleep problems (insomnia) – including when a cough, cold or itching is keeping you awake at night.
Is Phenergan tablets a safe drug? Promethazine is a relatively safe medication that is very useful in treating several conditions, such as nausea/vomiting, allergic disorders, prevention of motion sickness, and pre/post-operative or obstetric sedation.
