CANESTEN HC

This brand name is authorized in Hong Kong SAR China, Ireland, Malta, UK.

Active ingredients

The drug CANESTEN HC contains a combination of these active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs):

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UNII G07GZ97H65 - CLOTRIMAZOLE
 

Clotrimazole acts against fungi by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis. Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis leads to structural and functional impairment of the fungal cytoplasmic membrane. Clotrimazole has a broad antimycotic spectrum of action in vitro and in vivo, which includes dermatophytes, yeasts, moulds, etc.
 
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UNII WI4X0X7BPJ - HYDROCORTISONE
 

Hydrocortisone is the main glucocorticoid secreted by the adrenal cortex. Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory steroid. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to reduction in the vascular component of the inflammatory response and reduction in the formation of inflammatory fluid and cellular exudates.
 
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Medicine classification

This drug has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification system as follows:

ATC Group Classification
D01AC20 Combinations D Dermatologicals → D01 Antifungals for dermatological use → D01A Antifungals for topical use → D01AC Imidazole and triazole derivatives
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Authorization and marketing

This drug has been assigned below unique identifiers within the countries it is being marketed:

Country Identification scheme Identifier(s)
GB Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency 15576, 302663
HK Department of Health Drug Office 42155
IE Health Products Regulatory Authority 16438, 70220
MT Medicines Authority MA639/01005, MA639/01006, PI1438/08201A, PI908/04108A

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