Kanis Cream

Clotrimazole 1% Topical
10 mg/gm
G. A. Company Ltd.
Pack size 10gm tube
Unite Price 30 BDT

Indications

Kanis Cream is used for: Skin and nail fungal infections, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Candidiasis, Pityriasis versicolor

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Skin and nail fungal infections: Adult: Apply 2 or 3 times daily. Onychomycosis: for 6 months. Tinea pedis & Dermatomycoses: for 4 weeks.

Child Dose

Tinea Corporis/Tinea Pedis Apply to affected area q12hr for 4 weeks Tinea Cruris >2 years: Apply to affected area q12hr for 2 weeks Candidiasis Gently massage sufficient clotrimazole into affected and surrounding area q12hr; reconsider diagnosis if no improvement after 4 weeks Tinea Versicolor Gently massage sufficient clotrimazole into affected and surrounding area q12hr; reconsider diagnosis if no improvement after 4 weeks

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

Avoid contact with eyes upon topical application. Childn <3 yrs. Pregnancy, lactation.If local intolerance develops, consider withdrawal of the medicine and institution of appropriate therapy. Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Pregnancy-Lactation

Pregnancy Small amounts of imidazoles may be absorbed systemically following topical and vaginal administration Lactation Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Interactions

Antagonism with polyene antibiotics.

Side Effects

Side effects of Clotrimazole 1% Topical : Elevated serum AST (SGOT) concentrations (15%) Topical: Erythema, stinging, irritation; hypersensitivity reactions; contact dermatitis. Edema, Pruritus, Burning, Stinging, Peeling, Urticaria, Skin fissures

Mode of Action

Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal which binds to phospholipids in the cell membrane altering cell wall permeability causing a loss in essential intracellular elements.

Note

Kanis 10 mg/gm Cream generic name is Clotrimazole 1% Topical. Kanis 10 mg/gm Cream is manufactured by G. A. Company Ltd.Kanis is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Kanis Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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