CANGIL 1 % Krem

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1. CANGIL 1% cream
   1. What is CANGIL and what is it used for?
   2. What you need to know before using CANGIL
   3. How to use CANGIL
   4. Possible side effects
   5. How to store CANGIL
   6. Contents of the pack and other information

CANGIL 1% cream

Clotrimazole

Read this leaflet carefully before using this medicine as it contains important
information for you.
Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.

• Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
• If you want more information or advice, ask your pharmacist.
• If any side effects occur, including those not listed in this leaflet, tell your doctor or pharmacist. See section 4.
• See a doctor if you do not feel better or if your symptoms worsen after 3-4 weeks.

Contents of this leaflet:

• 1. What CANGIL is and what it is used for
• 2. What you need to know before using CANGIL
• 3. How to use CANGIL
• 4. Possible side effects
• 5. How to store CANGIL
• 6. Contents of the pack and other information

1. What is CANGIL and what is it used for?

CANGIL contains the active ingredient clotrimazole, belonging to a group of medicines called
antifungals, active against fungal growth.
This medicine is indicated for the treatment of skin infections and skin folds, caused
by fungi (mycoses), such as pityriasis versicolor, cutaneous candidiasis, tinea pedis or athlete's foot, tinea corporis.

2. What you need to know before using CANGIL

Do not use CANGIL

• if you are allergic to clotrimazole or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).

Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using CANGIL.
Do not ingest the cream and avoid contact with the eyes.
The use of CANGIL, especially if for prolonged periods, may cause allergic-type reactions
(sensitization). In this case, it is necessary to interrupt the treatment and consult your doctor or
pharmacist.
Inform your doctor if you do not notice any improvement after 3-4 weeks or if you experience a worsening or
recurrence of symptoms (relapses).

Children
If the skin infection is in the diaper area (diaper rash), it is not recommended to use
a non-breathable diaper (with an "occlusive" effect) after applying the cream.

Other medicines and CANGIL
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other
medicines.
No medicines are known to alter the effect of Cangil.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant, suspect you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy, or if you are breastfeeding with breast
milk, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

Pregnancy
If you are in the first three months of pregnancy, it is advisable to avoid using this medicine. Consult your doctor in
case of pregnancy.

Breastfeeding
Discontinue breastfeeding during treatment with clotrimazole.

Driving and using machines
This medicine does not impair the ability to drive vehicles or operate machinery.

CANGIL contains cetostearyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60
This medicine contains cetostearyl alcoholwhich may cause localized skin reactions (e.g.
contact dermatitis).
This medicine contains 10 mg/g of benzyl alcohol. Benzyl alcohol can cause allergic reactions and
mild local irritation.
This medicine contains polysorbate 60. Polysorbates can cause allergic reactions.

Health education notes
To prevent fungal infections and the recurrence of infection, it is useful to follow some hygienic
rules, such as:

• Avoid walking barefoot in public places such as swimming pools, gyms, hotel rooms, etc.
• If you play sports, use breathable and comfortable footwear, the insoles of which should be changed or washed periodically.
• Limit the use of clothing containing synthetic fibers.
• Change the baby's diaper frequently to avoid stagnation of urine or feces on the skin.
• Have dogs and cats examined by a veterinarian before welcoming them into the home environment.
• Observe further hygiene precautions, such as changing underwear and towels frequently and keeping clothes separate and washing them at high temperature, if a family member shows a fungal infection.

3. How to use CANGIL

Use this medicine following exactly the instructions in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. If you have any doubts, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Before using this medicine, wash and dry the area to be treated thoroughly.
Apply a small amount of cream to the affected area, 2-3 times a day, massaging gently
to promote absorption.
Do not apply large amounts of product, for example, half a centimetre of cream is sufficient to treat an
area the size of a hand.
Do not exceed the indicated doses without the advice of your doctor.
CANGIL is particularly indicated for the treatment of infections of hairless skin areas (glabrous).

Duration of treatment
Generally, the duration of treatment is three to four weeks.
To avoid the appearance of new infections, it is recommended to continue treatment for at least another 2
weeks after the symptoms have disappeared.
To prevent the recurrence of the infection, which is very common in fungal infections (mycoses), follow the hygiene
rules outlined in section 2 “Health education notes”.

If you use more CANGIL than you should
In case of ingestion/accidental intake of this medicine, immediately inform your doctor or
go to the nearest hospital.
It is unlikely that acute poisoning will occur in case of application of an excessive dose or accidental ingestion of this
medicine.

If you forget to apply CANGIL
Do not use a double dose to make up for a missed dose.
Continue treatment as recommended in the “How to use Cangil” section.
If you have any doubts about the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
The following side effects may occur:

Frequency not known(the frequency of which cannot be estimated on the basis of available data)

• hypersensitivity (allergic reaction), skin irritation (urticaria)
• temporary loss of consciousness (syncope), low blood pressure (hypotension)
• difficulty breathing (dyspnea)
• skin disorders such as blisters, irritation, loss of the upper skin layer (desquamation), rash, burning
• discomfort/ pain, swelling due to fluid retention (edema).

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

5. How to store CANGIL

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the packaging after “Scad.”. The expiry date
refers to the last day of that month.
This medicine does not require any particular storage conditions.
Do not dispose of any medicine in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of
medicines you no longer use. This will help protect the environment.

6. Contents of the pack and other information

What CANGIL contains

• The active ingredient is clotrimazole. 100 g of cream contains 1 g of clotrimazole.
• The other ingredients are: sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, spermaceti, cetostearyl alcohol, 2-octyldodecanol, benzyl alcohol, purified water.

Description of the appearance of CANGIL and contents of the pack
CANGIL is a cream. The pack contains a tube of 30 g.

Marketing Authorisation Holder
Epifarma S.r.l. – Via San Rocco, 6 – Episcopia (Potenza)

Manufacturer
Doppel Farmaceutici S.r.l., Via Martiri delle Foibe, 1 - 29016 Cortemaggiore (PC) - Italy