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Clotrimazole
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1 Clotrimazole
Cream 15gm/1% |
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2 Clotrimazole
Cream 15gm/1% |
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3 Clotrimazole
Cream 15gm/1% |
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1 Clotrimazole
Cream 30gm/1% |
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2 Clotrimazole
Cream 30gm/1% |
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3 Clotrimazole
Cream 30gm/1% |
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1 Clotrimazole
Cream 45gm/1% |
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2 Clotrimazole
Cream 45gm/1% |
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3 Clotrimazole
Cream 45gm/1% |
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Clotrimazole Cream Medication Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Clotrimazole Cream Use Indication:
Clotrimazole comes
as a cream, lotion, and solution to apply to the skin; lozenges (called
troches) to dissolve in the mouth; and vaginal tablets and vaginal cream
to be inserted into the vagina. Clotrimazole is usually used five times a
day for 14 days for oral thrush, twice a day (in the morning and evening)
for 2 to 8 weeks for skin infections, and once a day at bedtime for 3 or 7
days for vaginal infections. Follow the directions on the package or your
prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain
any part you do not understand. Use clotrimazole exactly as directed. Do
not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
To use the
Clotrimazole topical cream, lotion, or solution, thoroughly clean the
infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication in
until most of it disappears. Use just enough medication to cover the
affected area. You should wash your hands after applying the medication.
The lozenges should
be placed in the mouth and dissolved slowly over about 15 to 30 minutes.
Do not chew or swallow the lozenges whole.
To use clotrimazole
vaginal cream or vaginal tablets, read the instructions provided with the
medication and follow these steps:
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Fill the special
applicator that comes with the Clotrimazole cream to the level indicated
or unwrap a tablet, wet it with lukewarm water, and place it on the
applicator as shown in the instructions that come with the product.
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Lie on your back
with your knees drawn upward and spread apart.
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Insert the
applicator high into your vagina (unless you are pregnant), and then
push the plunger to release the medication. If you are pregnant, insert
the applicator gently. If you feel resistance (hard to insert), do not
try to insert it further; call your doctor.
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Withdraw the
applicator.
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Discard the
applicator if it is disposable. If the applicator is reusable, pull it
apart and clean it with soap and warm water after each use.
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Wash your hands
promptly to avoid spreading the infection.
The Clotrimazole
vaginal cream or tablets should be applied when you lie down to go to bed.
The drug works best if you do not get up again after applying it except to
wash your hands. You may wish to wear a sanitary napkin while using the
vaginal cream or tablets to protect your clothing against stains. Do not
use a tampon because it will absorb the drug. Do not douche unless your
doctor tells you to do so.
Continue to use
clotrimazole even if you feel well. Do not stop using clotrimazole without
talking to your doctor. Continue using this medication during your
menstrual period.
If you obtained the
clotrimazole skin cream, lotion, or solution without a prescription, use
it for 4 weeks for athlete's foot and 2 weeks for jock itch or body
ringworm. If your symptoms do not improve by that time, stop using the
medication and consult either a pharmacist or doctor.
If you obtained
clotrimazole vaginal cream or tablets without a prescription and this is
the first time you have had vaginal itching and discomfort, talk with a
physician before using clotrimazole. However, if a doctor previously told
you that you had a yeast infection and if you have the same symptoms
again, use the vaginal cream or tablets as directed on the package 3 or 7
consecutive days, preferably at night. If your symptoms do not improve
within 3 or 7 days, call your doctor. If your symptoms return in less than
2 months, also call your doctor.
Medication Clotrimazole Cream Side Effects:
Although side effects from clotrimazole are not common, they can occur. If
you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor
immediately:
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