CANESTEN UNIDIE*CREAM 30G 1%

Canesten Unidie 1% cream
Bifonazole

What it is and what it is used for
Canesten Unidie is an antifungal agent for dermatological use with a broad spectrum; it acts locally, eliminating skin fungi.
Canesten Unidie is used for the treatment of mycoses (fungal infections) such as: athlete's foot and hand mycoses, onychomycosis (fungal nail infections); mycoses of the trunk (torso) and skin folds; pityriasis versicolor, superficial candidiasis.

What is pityriasis versicolor?
Pityriasis versicolor is a fungal infection characterized by alterations in skin pigmentation, with irregular, well-demarcated, and flat patches that are light brown on light skin or lighter than the surrounding healthy skin on dark skin because the yeast interferes with melanin production.

What is superficial candidiasis? Superficial candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by a fungus called Candida that affects the superficial layers of the skin and mucous membranes.

Contact your doctor if you do not feel better or if your symptoms worsen.

What you need to know before taking the medicine
Do not use Canesten Unidie if you are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using Canesten Unidie:
-if symptoms persist after treatment. -in case of confirmed hypersensitivity (allergy) to other antifungals belonging to the same category (e.g., econazole, clotrimazole, miconazole), as Canesten Unidie should be used with caution in this case.
Do not use for prolonged treatments without first consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
Avoid contact with eyes.
Do not ingest.
Consult your doctor if the problem recurs or if you notice any change in its characteristics.

Children and adolescents
Children: in pediatric age: the safety and efficacy of the medicine have not been demonstrated; until sufficient data are acquired, the use of the product in such subjects is not indicated.

Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects are from spontaneous reports, so it is not always possible to define their frequency.
Pain and swelling at the administration site, allergic and contact dermatitis, skin rash (hives, blisters), itching and burning sensation, exfoliation (dry skin), eczema, irritation or maceration of the skin.
These side effects generally subside after stopping treatment.

Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, including any not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system at: https://www.aifa.gov.it/content/segnalazionireazioni-avverse.
By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.