It is an antifungal medication used solely for external use. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antifungals.
Clotrimazole works by disrupting the protective barrier of fungal cells. It messes with their membrane, making it difficult for them to survive. Essentially, clotrimazole weakens and damages the fungal cells, preventing their growth and reproduction.
Fungal infections of mouth (Thrush) are caused by an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans in the mouth. This fungus normally lives in the mouth, but sometimes it can multiply and cause symptoms such as white patches, redness, soreness, and difficulty swallowing.
Clocip Cream is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) and irritation occurring at the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.
Clozol B Ointment should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer than the advised period of time.
Fourderm cream is used for the treatment of various skin infections and inflammation complicated by a superficial bacterial or fungal infection. It helps in managing the symptoms like scratching, red sores, itching and rashes when associated with skin infections....
Clocip-B Cream is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also acts against the infection-causing microorganisms.
Clocip Cream is effective against Trichophyton species which cause ringworm infection, athlete’s foot and jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks). It is also effective against yeast known as Candida which commonly causes vaginal thrush (infection caused by overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans).
Clotrimazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal.
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection. In general, the treatment is continued for 1 month for tinea infection and for at least for 15 days for candida infection. Do not stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better because the infection may come back as it takes some time to kill the fungus.
Directions for Use of Clocip 100mg Vag Tab Use the medicine as instructed by your doctor. Place it as high as possible into the vagina, preferably at night before going to bed. Do not swallow or put it in your mouth. It is better to avoid this medicine during menstruation....
Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying Clocip Cream. If you are using the cream for an infected foot, wash and dry your feet thoroughly before applying the cream, especially between the toes, before applying the cream. Clocip Cream should be applied thinly and evenly and rubbed in gently.to the affected areas two or three times daily.
Do not use betamethasone and clotrimazole cream on the face or underarms. This medicine may raise the chance of cataracts or glaucoma.
Clocip Cream may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, like diaphragms and condoms. If you are using the cream on vulva or penis, you should use alternative methods of contraception, for at least 5 days after using Clocip Cream.
Clocip Cream is safe for children only if taken as directed by the doctor. It should be given to children in the correct dose only for the prescribed length of time. Minor side effects may occur but usually, they are not bothersome. However, if you develop a burning sensation, redness and itching (which is severe in nature), stop the medicine and contact your doctor.
Lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) is a combination of an antifungal antibiotic and a topical steroid cream or lotion used to treat or prevent fungal infections of the skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm, and to reduce itching, swelling, and redness of the skin.
Keep the affected skin areas clean and dry but avoid excessive rubbing. You may have the urge to scratch because of itchiness but avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of skin and cause the infection to spread further. Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
Medical Description Clocip 1% Powder 100gm contains clotrimazole, which is used for the treatment of fungal skin infections.
The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment. However, the signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. Do not stop applying this medicine before the duration advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.
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.
Clozole vaginal cream belongs to a class of drugs called antifungals and is used to treat the vaginal yeast infection known as Candida. Candida infections result from an overgrowth of yeast fungus and cause an imbalance of the natural microorganisms that are present in the vagina.
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Generally considered safe in pregnancy; consult your doctor for personalized advice and to discuss potential risks.
Medicine is considered safe during breastfeeding, but use under professional guidance for minimal risk to the baby.
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