What is clotrimazole cream used for?
Clotrimazole is an antifungal medicine. It’s used to treat skin infections caused by a fungus (yeast). Clotrimazole treats different types of fungal infections including: athlete’s foot.
What are the side effects of clotrimazole?
Burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, redness, pimple-like bumps, tenderness, or flaking of the treated skin may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Is clotrimazole A antibiotic?
Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat yeast (fungal) infections. Oral clotrimazole is used to treat and prevent yeast infections of the mouth and throat. Clotrimazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What is clotrimazole made from?
Clotrimazole, 1-(o-chloro-α,α-diphenylbenzyl)imidazole (35.2. 21), is synthesized by reacting 2-chlorotriphenylmethylchloride (35.2. 20) with imidazole in the presence of triethylamine [33–37].
Where do I apply clotrimazole?
Insert the tablet or the applicator into the vagina as far as it will comfortably go. Slowly press the plunger of the applicator to release the tablet. If you have itching/burning around the outside of the vagina (vulva), apply the skin cream to that area usually once or twice a day for no more than 7 days.
Can you drink on clotrimazole?
How to use Clotrimazole Troche. Use this medication orally by placing it in your mouth and allowing it to slowly dissolve over 15-30 minutes. Do not chew or swallow the lozenge whole. Do not eat or drink while this medication is in your mouth.
Does clotrimazole affect the liver?
The cause of the serum enzyme elevations during clotrimazole therapy is unknown, but many of the antifungal azoles have been implicated in causing liver injury. Because there is minimal systemic absorption, clotrimazole concentrations may not reach levels that could cause significant liver injury.
