Clotrimazole + Lidocaine: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine Benefits & Uses

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ear canal infection
Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ear canal infection Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clotrimazole (1% w/v), Lidocaine (2% w/v), for course duration follow doctor's advice
Adult	Disease: Ear canal infection Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clotrimazole (1% w/v), Lidocaine (2% w/v), for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Ear canal infection Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Topical Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Clotrimazole (1% w/v), Lidocaine (2% w/v), for course duration follow doctor's advice

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine Related Warnings

Is the use of Clotrimazole + Lidocaine safe for pregnant women?

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Clotrimazole + Lidocaine safe during breastfeeding?

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Clotrimazole + Lidocaine on the Kidneys?

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Clotrimazole + Lidocaine on the Liver?

Side effects of Clotrimazole + Lidocaine rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Clotrimazole + Lidocaine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Clotrimazole + Lidocaine on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Clotrimazole + Lidocaine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amiodarone

Moderate

Codeine

Mild

Amphotericin B

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine Contraindications

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

Abdominal Pain
Diabetes
AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome
Heart Failure
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial flutter
Burns
Eczema
Liver Disease
Burning Eyes

Frequently asked Questions about Clotrimazole + Lidocaine

Is this Clotrimazole + Lidocaine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Clotrimazole + Lidocaine has not been reported.

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clotrimazole + Lidocaine

Some foods when eaten with Clotrimazole + Lidocaine can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clotrimazole + Lidocaine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Clotrimazole + Lidocaine with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Clotrimazole + Lidocaine

Question over 4 years ago

Does Clotrimazole + Lidocaine cause hair loss ?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Clotrimazole + Lidocaine does not cause hair loss. There have been no known cases of this drug causing hair loss. However, do keep your doctor informed if you are experiencing hair loss with Clotrimazole + Lidocaine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Clotrimazole + Lidocaine be used on the face ?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

No, ideally Clotrimazole + Lidocaine can't be used on the face but please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Clotrimazole + Lidocaine?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine should be applied topically (on the skin) and it can be taken orally. Topically, it is applied in sufficient quantity on the affected area two times in a day. Duration, of course, will vary according to antifungal infection.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Clotrimazole + Lidocaine?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine 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).

Question over 5 years ago

How does Clotrimazole + Lidocaine work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Clotrimazole + Lidocaine inhibit the fungal cytochrome P450 enzyme lanosterol 14- demethylase and thus block ergosterol synthesis leading to membrane abnormalities in the fungus. It kills the fungus by destroying its cell membrane.