Clotrimazole, Topi
Generic medicine reference
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Overview
Clotrimazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot , jock itch , and ringworm .
Clotrimazole topical is also used to treat symptoms from fungal infections including scaly skin, itching , cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, and discomfort.
Clotrimazole topical will not work on nail or scalp infections.
Clotrimazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Clotrimazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot , jock itch , and ringworm .
Clotrimazole topical is also used to treat symptoms from fungal infections including scaly skin, itching , cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, and discomfort.
Clotrimazole topical will not work on nail or scalp infections.
Clotrimazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use clotrimazole topical if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Do not apply clotrimazole topical to a child less than 2 years old without medical advice. Do not allow a child to use clotrimazole topical without help from an adult.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Clotrimazole topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using clotrimazole topical and call your doctor at once if you have:
blistering, peeling; swelling, redness, oozing, hives; or burning, itching, or other irritation.
Less serious side effects may be more likely, or you may have none at all.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
High Risk Groups
Use only as directed. Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.
Adult Dosage
No adult dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use, but many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
No storage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Available Brands in Pakistan
No brands are recorded for this generic.