Clotrimazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide
Uses Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch
This medication is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis ( tinea versicolor
How to use it If the affected area is large or hairy, it's best to use either the spray or
2% Cutaneous Candidiasis/ Dermatophytosis OTC products indicated for treatment of
Hydrozole Cream contains hydrocortisone (it belongs to the group of medicines called corticosteroids) and clotrimazole (it belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals)
Apply enough clotrimazole to cover the affected and surrounding skin areas, and rub in gently
Clotrimazole solution comes in a bottle with a plastic dropper that lets the solution out in drops
Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal betamethasone dipropionate cream showed a better clinical response at the first return visit than subjects treated with clotrimazole cream
Learn how to use it safely and effectively, and what side effects to watch out Mechanism of Action
Its mechanism of action involves the inhibition of Cyp51p (cytochrome P450 14alpha-demethylase), which causes the demethylation of 14-α-lanosterol, Cyp51p
Unfortunately, resistance to clotrimazole, which was rare in the past, is now common in various patient populations
It is believed that the action of clotrimazole on these diverse targets accounts for biological effects of this drug that are independent of its antimycotic action
Burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, redness, pimple -like bumps, tenderness, or flaking of the treated skin may occur
If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your Apply thinly & evenly to affected areas bd or tds & rub in gently
Clotrimazole USP, 2% (external cream) Inactive Ingredients: Benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl esters wax, 2-octyldodecanol, polysorbate 60, purified water, sorbitan monostearate
It is used to treat various skin infections caused by fungus or yeast
This retrospective study assessed the efficacy and safety of 1% topical clotrimazole cream for the treatment of patients with tinea cruris (TC)
Immediate action required: Call 999 now if: your lips, mouth, throat or tongue suddenly become swollen Clotrimazole is an antifungal medicine
The cream is inserted into the vagina once a day at bedtime for 3 or 7 days in a row, depending on the product instructions