Clotrimazole Cream Benefits & Uses

Clotrimazole Cream is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Thrush

Other Benefits

Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch
Tinea Versicolor (Read More - Sehua Fungal Infection? Try These Natural Solutions)
Vaginitis
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection (Read More - How to Treat Penis Infections with Simple Home Remedies)
Ear canal infection
Belly Button Infection

Clotrimazole Cream Dosage & How to Take

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.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Fungal Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: Apply in appropriate quantity on affected area Dosage Form: Cream Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Clotrimazole Cream Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Clotrimazole Cream is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
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Clotrimazole Cream Related Warnings

Is the use of Clotrimazole Cream safe for pregnant women?

Clotrimazole is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Clotrimazole Cream safe during breastfeeding?

Clotrimazole is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Clotrimazole Cream on the Kidneys?

Clotrimazole is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Clotrimazole Cream on the Liver?

Clotrimazole is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Clotrimazole Cream on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Clotrimazole for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Clotrimazole Cream with Other Drugs

Clotrimazole Cream should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Amphotericin B

Clotrimazole Cream Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clotrimazole Cream unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Diabetes
AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Clotrimazole Cream

Is this Clotrimazole Cream habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Clotrimazole Cream has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clotrimazole Cream since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Clotrimazole Cream only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Clotrimazole Cream for mental disorders.

No

Clotrimazole Cream Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clotrimazole Cream

Taking Clotrimazole Cream with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clotrimazole Cream

Taking Clotrimazole Cream with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.

Safe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-177