Clotrimazole Ointment is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clotrimazole Ointment is used -
Mild
Is the use of Clotrimazole Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Clotrimazole safely.
Is the use of Clotrimazole Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Clotrimazole is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clotrimazole Ointment on the Kidneys?
Using Clotrimazole does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Clotrimazole Ointment on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Clotrimazole on the liver.
What is the effect of Clotrimazole Ointment on the Heart?
You can take Clotrimazole without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clotrimazole Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clotrimazole Ointment habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Clotrimazole Ointment has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Clotrimazole Ointment as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Clotrimazole Ointment only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Clotrimazole Ointment for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Clotrimazole Ointment
Taking Clotrimazole Ointment with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clotrimazole Ointment
Clotrimazole Ointment and alcohol do not lead to side effects, but it is still better to be cautious.
No, Clotrimazole is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug know as imidazole.
Clotrimazole is a brand name of clotrimazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal. It is used to treat antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).
Yes, Clotrimazole safe for babies. It is an effective medication for nappy rash especially in infants between 9 - 12 month. However, it is best to inform a dermatologist if your baby is experiencing any undesirable effects after using this medicine.
Clotrimazole is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a dermatologist. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a dermatologist recommendation.
No, Clotrimazole does not make the skin thinner. No known case has been found regarding skin thinning with Clotrimazole.
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References
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