Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Clotrimazole
Drug Class
Anti-Infectives
Chemical Class
Imidazole
ATC Code
A01AB18, D01AC01, G01AF02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Canesten?
Uses
Clotrimazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot , jock itch , and ringworm . Clotrimazole top...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Imidazole
Mycelex are the derivatives of Clotrimazole. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Imidazole. It belongs to Dermatological Products and Antifungals pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Clotrimazole is 344.80.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Intra Vaginal
1 % w/w — 24 hourly
Apply at bedtime fpr 6-14 consecutive days.
2
Adult · Intra Vaginal
100 mg — 24 hourly
For 6-7 consecutive days or 500mg single dose at bedtime
3
Adult · PO
200 to 0 mg — As recommended.
Apply at bedtime fpr 6-14 consecutive days.
4
Adult · Topical
1 to 0 %w/w — 24 hourly
Apply to affected area.
5
Child · Topical
1 % — 8 hourly
Safety Alerts
You should not use clotrimazole topical if you are allergic to it
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not apply clotrimazole topical to a child less than 2 years old without medical advice
Do not allow a child to use clotrimazole topical without help from an adult
Important Warnings
Use only as directed
Tell your doctor if you use other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction : hivesdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Clotrimazole topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using clotrimazole topical and call your doctor at once if you have: blisteringpeelingswellingrednessoozinghivesor burningitchingor other irritation. Less serious side effects may be more likelyor you may have none at all. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Drug Interactions
Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use
but many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products .
Storage
Oint, Cream, Soln Store in a well closed container, at room temperature, Below 30°C or in refrigerator. Do not Freeze.
Price Intelligence
Rs 139.96
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 139.96
ServaidRs 102.37
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Clotrimazole, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Canesten Vaginal
100mg
Rs 177.65Rs 177.65/unit
No DRAP alertsBAYER CONSUMER HEALTH
Barresten
500mg
Rs 82.32
Below approved ceilingNo DRAP alertsBARRETT HODGSON PAKISTAN (PVT) LTD.
Gynosporinvag
20mg
Rs 87.01
Below approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Gynosporinvag
500mg
Rs 87.01
Below approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Gynosporinvag
Rs 87.01
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Gynosporinvag
100mg
Rs 87.01
Below approved ceilingNABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
Canestenvaginalvag
500mg
Rs 117.58
No DRAP alertsBayer Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Canestenvaginalvag
100mg
Rs 134.7
No DRAP alertsBayer Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
Dermotrimvaginal
500mg
Rs 152.64
GEOFMAN
Gynosafe
100mg
Rs 194.13 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBRYON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Gynosafe
500mg
Rs 174.72 ceiling
No DRAP alertsBRYON PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Gynosporin
100mg
Rs 139.71 ceiling
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
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