[Limitations of indications of clotrimazole-hydrocortisone and its components. A double-blind study]

Efficacy and tolerability of ointment/water emulsion, containing the combination of clotrimazole and hydrocortisone (Canesten HC) were compared with the two components. 4 groups of indications were chosen and 192 (16 X 3 X 4) patients treated. In all groups and symptoms of this comparison the best efficacy was with the combination product. Side effects which have to be attributed to this topical treatment could not be detected.