clotrimazole + hydrocortisone acetate · Medicine question

How much clotrimazole is absorbed into the bloodstream after Canesten HC Cream is applied to intact or inflamed skin?

Name: How much clotrimazole is absorbed into the bloodstream after Canesten HC Cream is applied to intact or inflamed skin?
Published: 2026-11-08T13:42:15.358Z

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Clotrimazole from Canesten HC Cream is minimally absorbed into the bloodstream through intact or inflamed skin, with peak serum concentrations below the detection limit of 0.001 µg/ml.

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Canesten HC CreamBayer plc · emc · SmPC §5.2 Pharmacokinetic properties · Version 6Document updated 30 July 2026

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