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Anti-Fungal (Pharmacy Action) 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 ACTION Antifungal Cream tube

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

A broad spectrum antifungal for the topical treatment of fungal skin infections, including tinea, athlete's foot, ringworm, and candidal infections such as nappy rash.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Cream
  • Topical
  • White, smooth semi-solid cream.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Shelf lifetime is 3 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

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

  • 20g pack
  • 50g pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the Repatriation Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits (RPBS) on December, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

To access RPBS medicines you must hold a DVA Gold Card, DVA Orange Card or DVA White Card (for some medicines only). To learn about Department of Veterans' Affairs health cards, visit Department of Veterans' Affairs.

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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