Both Canesten and Daktarin are used to treat fungal skin infections, but they contain different active ingredients that belong to different classes of antifungals. Understanding the differences between them helps determine which cream is best for treating a particular type of fungal infection.
Canesten Cream Ingredients
Canesten Cream contains the active ingredient clotrimazole. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal belonging to the azole class. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a key component of fungal cell membranes, leading to membrane damage and fungal death.
Daktarin Cream Ingredients
Daktarin Cream contains the active ingredient miconazole nitrate. Miconazole is also a broad-spectrum antifungal and belongs to the same class of azole as clotrimazole. Miconazole works in the same way as clotrimazole by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes.
Information about Canesten Cream
Drug Category: Topical Antifungals
Drug Classification: Azoles
Pharmaceutical Form: Cream
Pharmaceutical Family: Antifungals
Active Ingredient: Clotrimazole
Information about Daktarin Cream
Drug Category: Topical Antifungals
Drug Classification: Azoles
Pharmaceutical Form: Cream
Pharmaceutical Family: Antifungals
Active Ingredient: Miconazole Nitrate