Canesten Hydrocortisone is indicated for the treatment of the following skin infections where co-existing symptoms of inflammation, e.g. itching, require rapid relief: (i) Athlete's foot. (ii) Candidal intertrigo.
This medicine is indicated in adults and children: 1. For the treatment of eczema and infection of the outer ear (otitis externa). 2. For prophylaxis against otitis externa following trauma. 3. For post-operative local use in surgery to infected mastoid cavities.