Dermatology Handbook

The professional's guide to product selection

Products

Calcipotriol Ointment

Calcipotriol 50 micrograms/ml. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D derivative. In vitro data show that calcipotriol induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes. The effect of calcipotriol in psoriasis is ascribed mainly to this.

Calcipotriol Scalp Solution

Calcipotriol 50 micrograms/ml. Calcipotriol is a vitamin D derivative. In vitro data show that calcipotriol induces differentiation and suppresses proliferation of keratinocytes. The effect of calcipotriol in psoriasis is ascribed mainly to this.

Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment Set

Canespro Fungal Nail Treatment Set

Topical treatment for the removal of fungally infected parts of toenails and fingernails. Clinically proven to remove the infected part of the nail in 2-3 weeks. Urea ointment softens the part of the nail infected by fungus. The plasters are used to cover the treated nail. The scraper is used to remove the softened infected parts of the nail.

Canesten Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream

Canesten Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream

The active substance clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.

Canesten Cream

Canesten Cream

Used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) or the end of the penis, associated with thrush. The active substance is clotrimazole. Belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.

Canesten Dermatological Spray

Canesten Dermatological Spray

Used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch and fungal infected skin folds. The atomiser spray is particularly suitable for infections covering large or hairy areas. The active substance is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.

Canesten HC Cream

Used to treat fungal skin infections when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching). This includes infection and irritation of the vulva or end of the penis (glans) caused by thrush; nappy rash and fungal infection of the breast fold (intertrigo); and infections such as ringworm and athlete’s foot.  Treats the fungal skin infection and reduces the swelling and itching caused by it. The active substances are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles which destroy the fungi and some bacteria that cause skin infections. Hydrocortisone acetate is a mild steroid which reduces swelling, redness and itching associated with inflammation of the skin.

Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream

Canesten Hydrocortisone Athlete’s Foot 1% w/w Cream

Used to treat athlete’s foot and fungal sweat rash when there are additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching). Treats the fungal skin infection and reduces the swelling and itching caused by it. The active substances are clotrimazole and hydrocortisone acetate. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles, which destroy the fungi and some bacteria that cause skin infections. Hydrocortisone acetate is a mild steroid which reduces swelling, redness and itching associated with inflammation of the skin.

Canesten Solution

Used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal infected skin folds (intertrigo) and fungal infections of the outer and middle ear. The solution is particularly suitable for use on hairy skin. The active substance is clotrimazole. Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin and ear infections.