Amorolfine Cream 0.25% w/w
Canrolfin Cream
Canrolfin cream is prescribed for the treatment of various fungal infections of the skin such as athlete's foot ( tinea pedis ), jock itch ( tinea cruris ) and ringworm infections ( tinea corporis ) and fungal infection of the skin.
Canrolfin cream is prescribed for the treatment of various fungal infections of the skin such as athlete's foot ( tinea pedis ), jock itch ( tinea cruris ) and ringworm infections ( tinea corporis ) and fungal infection of the skin.
1. Canrolfin Cream Composition :-
Canrolfin cream contains :Amorolfine ..................... 0.25% w/w
Amorolfine is a morpholine derivative, belonging to the class of antifungal drugs.
2. Dosage forms & Strength :-
Canrolfin 0.25% Cream for external skin use only.
3. Canrolfin Cream Uses :-
Canrolfin cream is an antifungal medicine. Canrolfin cream is specify in the treatment of dermatomycoses which is caused by dermatophytes, like athlete's foot ( tinea pedis ), jock itch ( tinea cruris ) and ringworm infections ( tinea corporis ) and fungal infection of the skin.
Canrolfin cream is also soecify in cutaneous candidiasis and pityriasis versicolor.
4. Canrolfin Cream Dosage :-
Canrolfin cream is prescribed by your doctor.
Canrolfin cream for external use only.
Cleanse and dry the affected areas fully before application of Canrolfin cream.
Canrolfin cream should be spread to the affected areas one time daily (in the evening).
The treatment must be continued without interruption upto clinical cure, and for many days thereafter.
The needed duration of treatment depends on the species of fungi and on the localisation of the infection.
In common, treatment must be continued for at least 2–3 weeks. In foot mycoses, up to 6 weeks of therapy can be necessary. Based on the results of reported clinical trials, cure can be expected in 80–90% of skin mycoses.
Finish the full course of treatment even if your symptoms starts to clear up after a few days.
5. Canrolfin Cream Sideeffects :-
Canrolfin cream side effects such as :
• Burning,
• Itching,
• Erythema,
• Skin dryness,
• Scaling,
Case reports of allergic contact dermatitis have been reported.
Most of these side effects are short term and get resolved with time. Although, if any of these side effects do not resolve with time or get poor, take a doctor's consultation as soon as possible.
6. How Dose Canrolfin Cream Work :-
Canrolfin cream is an antifungal medicine that consist of amorolfine.
Amorolfine is a morpholine derivative, belonging to the class of antifungal drugs.
Amorolfine stops the production of particular vital components of the fungal cell wall. Amorolfine inhibits the growth of the fungi and at last kill them.
Thus, Canrolfin cream treat fungal infections of the skin.
7. Precautions & Warnings :-
• Canrolfin cream is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
• If hypersensitivity to amorolfine take place, discontinue use and take immediate medical advice.
• Canrolfin cream must not be spread to mucous membranes, ears or eyes.
A systemic or local allergic reaction could possibly take place after use of Canrolfin cream. If this happens, Canrolfin cream has to be stopped immediately and medical suggesion should be sought. Remove the cream properly by cleaning the skin. The cream should not be reapplied.
• Drug Interactions :
Canrolfin cream are no particular studies including concomitant treatment with other topical medicines.
Use of nail varnish or artificial nails must be ignored during treatment.
• Pregnancy :
There are no reported enough data on the use of Canrolfin cream in pregnant women. The potential risk in humans is not known, so Canrolfin cream must not be used unless it is necessary.
• Lactation :
There are no reported enough data of the use of Canrolfin cream in nursing mothers. The potential risk in humans is not known, so, Canrolfin cream must not be used unless it is necessary. Nursing mothers must not use the cream in the breast area.
• Paediatric Use :
Due to lack of safety data, Canrolfin cream is not recommended for use in the paediatric population.
• Geriatric Use :
Due to lack of safety data, Canrolfin cream is not recommended for use in the elderly population.
Overdosage :
Accidental Oral Ingestion
Canrolfin cream is for topical use only. In the event of accidental oral ingestion, an proper method of gastric emptying can be used.
9. Canrolfin Cream Packaging Information :-
Canrolfin Cream is a available in tube of 30gm pack.
11. Canrolfin Cream Storage :-
Canrolfin Cream store at a temperature not exceeding 25°C. Do not freeze. Protect from light.
12. Canrolfin Cream Packaging Information :-
Please see manufacturing date and expiry date published on Canrolfin Cream pack. You should not use Canrolfin Cream after expiry date which is stated on the packaging. The expiry date mention to the last day of that month.
13. Classification :-
Drug Name : Amorolfine,
Therapeutics Indiaction : Treatment of Fungal Skin Infection,