Clotrimazole
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Fungal infection of skin |
| Therapy | Topical Anti-Fungal |
| Side Effects | Skin irritation, rashes, redness, itching or blisters |
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Molecule Description
Clotrimazole is a topically applied antifungal medicine. Clotrimazole is used for the effective treatment against fungal infections affecting organs such as the skin, ears, foot and mouth along with ringworm infection. It is meant only for external application and should be applied exactly as recommended by your doctor. You may experience some application site reactions as side effects, but they normally fade away with time. Please report to your doctor if you notice the side effects persist or worsen.
Uses
Clotrimazole is used for the treatment of fungal infection of the skin, foot and different parts of the body. It is effective against ringworm infection, jock itch and athlete's foot.
Contraindications
When should one not use Clotrimazole
If you are allergic to clotrimazole or any other ingredients of this medicine.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
Clotrimazole can sometimes cause application site reactions like skin irritation, rashes, redness, itching or blisters.
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You do not notice any improvement in your condition after using Clotrimazole.
- You have HIV/AIDS.
- You are suffering from diabetes mellitus or increased blood sugar.
- You have problems with your liver.
- You are on medications (previous or current medical history) or taking vitamins, herbal supplements and other dietary preparations.
- Do not use Clotrimazole for a prolonged period if you see no improvement in the symptoms. Consult your doctor.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Clotrimazole works by binding to the outer wall of each fungal cell, containing some phospholipids and prevents the formation of the membrane, thus eventually causing the death of the fungal cells.
Dosage
Overdose
Information is not available on the overdose of the topical use of Clotrimazole. Please consult for its correct application. Accidental oral intake of Clotrimazole should be avoided as it could lead to nausea or dizziness and immediate medical attention would be required.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed applying this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. Do not overapply this medicine just to compensate for the missed dose.
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