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Clotrimazole is a broad spectrum antimycotic with fungicidal properties. Clotrimazole is used to treat yeast and fungal infections (including candidiasis and tinea) of the vagina, and skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and body ringworm.
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| 1% clotrimazole (CANDIBENE) |
20 g cream in a tube |
USD 8.00 |
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| 1% clotrimazole (CANESTEN) |
20 g cream in tube |
USD 9.00 |
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| 100 mg clotrimazole (CANDIBENE) |
6 pessaries with applicator |
USD 8.00 |
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| 200 mg clotrimazole (CANDIBENE) |
3 pessaries with aplicator |
USD 8.00 |
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| 200 mg & 1% clotrimazole (CANESTEN COMBI) |
3 pessaries and 20 g cream in tube |
USD 19.00 |
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Medications and Prescriptions
Generic name: Clotrimazole
Product Brand Name: Canesten, Candibene, Lotrimin, Mycelex
Product Manufacturer: Merc, Merckle
Usage
Clotrimazole is used for the treatment of local infections with Candida albicans (e.g. vaginal yeast infections or oral thrush), tinea versicolor, tinea pedis ("athlete's foot"), tinea cruris ("jock itch") or tinea corporis.
Clotrimazole is suitable for all parts of the body and is suitable for all the family because of its high safety profile.
Clotrimazole cream is particularly suitable for local application, because small amounts of cream rubbed in facilitate the best skin penetration of theactive ingredient, clotrimazole. It is not recommended if the skin is broken because it can cause a burning sensation.
Read the package insert and directions for use before using Clotrimazole. For further information on benefits, risks and side effects please consult your physician or pharmacist!
Dosage:
Clotrimazole cream, lotion, or solution is applied gently to the affected and surrounding skin areas, generally twice daily in the morning and evening. The vaginal cream is inserted via applicator once daily, preferably at night, for 7 consecutive days. The 100mg vaginal tablets are inserted once daily, preferably at night, for 7 consecutive days. The 500mg vaginal tablet also is inserted once daily, preferably at night.
First infections:
In general, a 3-day treatment for Candida vaginitis will be sufficient. On three consecutive nights, 2 clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets are inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina (see directions for use of applicator). This is best achieved when lying down with the knees slightly bent.
Re-infections:
In general a 6-day treatment will be sufficient. On six consecutive nights, one clotrimazole Vaginal Tablet is inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina even if symptoms disappear. If individual cases should require it, two vaginal tablets can be used daily, i.e. one in the morning and one in the evening for 6 - 12 days. Use even during menstruation, although it is recommended that the treatment should be timed so as to avoid the menstrual period and be finished before the onset of menstruation. For prevention of re-infection, the partner should be treated locally with clotrimazole cream at the same time. Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets are odourless, colourless and do not stain the underwear.
In individual cases where disintegration of the tablet does not occur, such as in dry vagina associated with menopause, it is recommended that clotrimazole vaginal cream be used.
Drug Interactions:
There are no known drug interactions with topical clotrimazole.
Pregnancy:
Clotrimazole is very poorly absorbed into the blood and the body after application to the skin or the vagina. Studies in women in their second or third trimesters have demonstrated no ill effects. No human data is available in pregnant women during their first trimester. Rats given large amounts of clotrimazole intravaginally have demonstrated no ill effects.
Nursing Mothers:
It is not known if clotrimazole is secreted in breast milk.
WARNINGS:
* Not for oral use.
* Use only if you have already had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a medical practitioner and you have the same symptoms now, otherwise consult your doctor. These symptoms include itching and burning of the vagina and sometimes a white discharge.
* If there is no improvement in 3 days or if symptoms have not disappeared within 7 days, then consult a medical practitioner as not all vaginal infections are caused by yeasts.
* Consult a medical practitioner if you have abdominal pain, fever or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge before or during use of this medication.
* If symptoms recur within 2 months, consult a medical practitioner.
* If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are nursing, do not use this medication except on the advice of a medical practitioner.
* Do not use in girls under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a medical practitioner.
* If skin rash or new irritation occurs, discontinue use.
* Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets may reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex products such as condoms and diaphragms. The effect is temporary and occurs only during treatment.
Side Effects:
The most commonly noted side effects associated with clotrimazole are local redness, stinging, blistering, peeling, swelling, itching, hives, or burning at the area of application. All of these are quite unusual, however.
Local reactions including irritating and burning may occur. Contact allergic dermatitis has been reported. In cases of systemic absorption, lower abdominal cramps, increase in urinary frequency or skin rash may occur. Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets should not be administered to pregnant women during the first trimester, since the safety in this regard has not been established. During pregnancy, the Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets should be inserted without using an applicator. Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets may only be used during pregnancy on the advice of a medical doctor. The possibility of absorption of clotrimazole when administered vaginally cannot be excluded.
In isolated cases there may be generalised hypersensitivity reactions of varying degrees of severity. These reactions may affect the skin (e.g. itching, redness), breathing (shortness of breath), the circulation (e.g. a drop in blood pressure requiring treatment or even impaired consciousness) or the gastrointestinal tract (e.g.nausea, diarrhoea).
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Drug category:Antifungals
 Clotrimazole
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