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Canesten Gyn Ovules

NAFDAC Reg. No. A11-100544 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Canesten Gyn Ovules
NAFDAC number
A11-100544
Active ingredient
Clotrimazole
Strength
500 mg
Form
Pessary
Pack size
1 x 1's (in blister with applicator)
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Bayer Nigeria Limited
Approved
27 Jul 2023
Status
Active View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
26 Jul 2028
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Canesten Gyn Ovules is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (A11-100544). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Canesten Gyn Ovules is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for clotrimazole, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

What it is used for

Cures athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis). Relieves the itching, irritation, redness, scaling and discomfort which can accompany these conditions.

Purpose

Antifungal Cream

Possible side effects

Stop use and ask doctor if • irritaion occurs • There is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot or ringworm) or within 2 weeks (for jock itch).

Do not use if

Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless direcgted by a doctor

Warnings

For External use only.

Storage

• store at controlled room temperature 15°-30°C (59°- 86°F) • Close cap tightly after use.

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

Check your pack of Canesten Gyn Ovules

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About Canesten Gyn Ovules

What is in Canesten Gyn Ovules?

Canesten Gyn Ovules contains Clotrimazole (500 mg), as pessary, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Canesten Gyn Ovules registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Canesten Gyn Ovules is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A11-100544, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Canesten Gyn Ovules been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Canesten Gyn Ovules in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Canesten Gyn Ovules is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number A11-100544, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Canesten Gyn Ovules used for?

Cures athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis). Relieves the itching, irritation, redness, scaling and discomfort which can accompany these conditions. (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for clotrimazole. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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