Canesten Dual Action 1% w/w Cream 15g

Canesten Dual Action Cream (clotrimazole 1%) — antifungal and antibacterial treatment for athlete’s foot.

  • Destroys the fungi that cause athlete’s foot and ringworm
  • Antibacterial action helps tackle foot odour
  • Soothes itching within days
  • Apply thinly 2–3 times a day for the full course
  • No prescription needed — fast, discreet dispatch
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Canesten Dual Action Cream (clotrimazole 1% w/w) treats athlete’s foot and other fungal skin infections with a dual action: it is antifungal, destroying the fungi causing the infection, and antibacterial, helping clear the bacteria that make feet smell and can complicate the rash.

What is Canesten Dual Action Cream used for?

  • Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis) — itchy, flaky, cracked skin between the toes
  • Ringworm (tinea corporis) and jock itch (tinea cruris)
  • Fungal sweat rash

What does “dual action” mean?

Clotrimazole does two jobs at once: it kills the dermatophyte fungi and yeasts causing the infection, and it also acts against certain skin bacteria — the ones that produce foot odour and can infect skin already damaged by athlete’s foot. Infection treated, odour-causing bacteria tackled.

How to use Canesten Dual Action Cream

  • Wash and dry the affected skin thoroughly — especially between the toes.
  • Apply a thin layer 2 to 3 times a day and rub in gently.
  • Continue for the full course, usually 2 to 4 weeks, even when the skin looks better — stopping early is the main reason athlete’s foot comes back.
  • Wash your hands after applying.

Stop athlete’s foot coming back

  • Dry carefully between your toes after washing.
  • Change socks daily; choose breathable shoes.
  • Wear flip-flops in communal showers and changing rooms.
  • Do not share towels while infected.

Side effects

Occasionally mild burning, stinging or redness where the cream is applied. Stop and seek advice if you develop a rash or signs of allergy. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your pharmacist or doctor before use.

Buy Canesten Dual Action Cream online

Order from Bury Healthcare Online, a GPhC-registered UK pharmacy, with fast dispatch in plain packaging.

Always read the label and the patient information leaflet before use. If symptoms do not improve, speak to your pharmacist or doctor.

Canesten Dual Action FAQs

What is the difference between Canesten Dual Action and ordinary Canesten cream?
Both contain clotrimazole 1%. Dual Action is positioned for athlete’s foot, highlighting clotrimazole’s combined antifungal and antibacterial action against foot odour bacteria — the cream itself works on the same range of fungal skin infections.
How long does it take to clear athlete’s foot?
Itching usually settles within days, but the infection needs the full course — typically 2 to 4 weeks of regular application. Stopping as soon as it looks better is the most common reason it returns.
Can I use it for ringworm or jock itch?
Yes — clotrimazole treats ringworm, jock itch and fungal sweat rash as well as athlete’s foot. Apply thinly 2 to 3 times a day.
Why do my feet smell with athlete’s foot?
Bacteria multiplying on skin damaged by the fungal infection produce the odour. Clotrimazole’s antibacterial action helps clear these bacteria while it treats the fungus.
Can children use Canesten Dual Action Cream?
For young children, check with your pharmacist or GP first to confirm the rash really is fungal before treating.
How do I stop athlete’s foot spreading?
Treat it promptly, dry between your toes, change socks daily, don’t share towels, and wear flip-flops in communal showers. Keep applying the cream for the full course.

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