Canesten HC cream 15g

Canesten HC Cream — clotrimazole 1% + hydrocortisone 1% for inflamed fungal skin infections.

  • Kills the fungus and calms inflammation at the same time
  • For inflamed athlete’s foot, sweat rash and candidal skin infections
  • Itching and redness ease within days
  • Twice-daily application, 7-day maximum course
  • Pharmacy medicine — short suitability check, fast dispatch

£6.99

Canesten HC cream 15g

Canesten HC Cream combines two actives — clotrimazole 1% to kill the fungal infection and hydrocortisone 1% to calm the itching, redness and inflammation fast. It is the treatment to reach for when a fungal skin infection is angry and inflamed. Pharmacy (P) medicine; use for a maximum of 7 days.

What is Canesten HC used for?

  • Inflamed athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
  • Fungal sweat rash (candidal intertrigo) — in skin folds, under the breasts, in the groin
  • Inflamed candidal skin infections, including candidal vulvitis and balanitis

The clotrimazole clears the fungus while the hydrocortisone quickly settles the inflammation, so itching and redness ease within days rather than weeks.

How to use Canesten HC Cream

  • Apply a thin layer to the affected area twice a day and rub in gently.
  • Do not use for longer than 7 days — the cream contains a steroid.
  • If the infection has not cleared after 7 days, continue with a plain antifungal cream (e.g. Canesten 1%) or see your pharmacist or doctor.
  • Not for children under 10 unless a doctor advises it.
  • Avoid the eyes and broken skin; wash hands after use.

Side effects and cautions

Canesten HC is generally well tolerated; occasionally mild local irritation, burning or itching occurs. Because of the hydrocortisone, avoid using it on large areas, on the face, or under dressings, and do not use it repeatedly without medical advice. Speak to a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Buy Canesten HC online

Order from Bury Healthcare Online, a GPhC-registered UK pharmacy. As a pharmacy medicine you’ll answer a short suitability questionnaire before checkout, and a pharmacist reviews every order before dispatch.

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

Canesten HC FAQs

What is the difference between Canesten HC and Daktacort?
They work the same way: both pair an azole antifungal with hydrocortisone 1%. Canesten HC uses clotrimazole, Daktacort uses miconazole — clinically the choice rarely matters, and both are 7-day maximum pharmacy medicines.
Why can I only use Canesten HC for 7 days?
The hydrocortisone component is a mild steroid. Used briefly it is very safe, but longer unsupervised use on infected skin can thin the skin and mask a worsening infection — so the licence caps use at 7 days.
What should I do after the 7 days?
If the inflammation has settled but the fungal rash has not completely gone, switch to a plain antifungal such as Canesten 1% cream to finish the job. If things are no better, see your pharmacist or doctor.
Can I use Canesten HC for thrush?
It is licensed for inflamed candidal skin infections, including candidal vulvitis and balanitis, where itching is severe. It does not treat the infection inside the vagina — you would still need a pessary or internal treatment for vaginal thrush.
Can children use Canesten HC?
Not under 10 years old unless a doctor has advised it. For children, see your pharmacist or GP for the right treatment.
Is Canesten HC good for jock itch and sweat rash?
Yes — inflamed fungal groin infections and sweat rash (candidal intertrigo) are exactly what the clotrimazole–hydrocortisone combination is licensed for. Use twice daily for up to 7 days.

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