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Anti-Fungal (Pharmacy Health) TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: clotrimazole

Brand name

(ARTG)

: PHARMACY HEALTH ANTIFUNGAL CLOTRIMAZOLE CREAM 1% clotrimazole 10 mg/g cream tube

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

For the treatment of fungal skin conditions such as tinea, athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm and candidal infections including nappy rash.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Cream
  • Topical
  • White, smooth, homogenous cream.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

The packs below are available from a pharmacy without prescription. It is Schedule 2 : Pharmacy Medicine.

  • 20 gram pack
  • 30 gram pack
  • 50 gram pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient clotrimazole

This medicine is generally considered safe during pregnancy if taken as directed. During pregnancy, you should discuss your medicine use with your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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