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Pharmacies sometimes switch which manufacturer's version of a drug they stock. Enter both product names or DINs — usually printed right on the label or bottle — to see how they compare.
First product
vsCANESTEN EXTERNAL ANTIFUNGAL CREAM
Second product
CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL
This comparison shows regulatory facts from Health Canada. It does not determine whether these products are interchangeable — ask your pharmacist before switching.
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| CANESTEN EXTERNAL ANTIFUNGAL CREAM | CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BAYER INC | TARO PHARMACEUTICALS INC |
| Active ingredient | CLOTRIMAZOLE | CLOTRIMAZOLE |
| Strength | 1% | 1% |
| Dosage form | Cream | Cream |
| Route | Topical | Topical |
| Health Canada status | Marketed | Marketed |
| Shortage status | No current shortage | No current shortage |
| Recall / safety alert | None on file | None on file |
Same active ingredientSame strengthSame dosage formSame route