Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Clotrimazole
Chemical Class
Imidazole
ATC Code
A01AB18, D01AC01, G01AF02
Status
Essential Medicine
What is Cremazoles?
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
Price not recorded
No observed retail price and no approved ceiling matched to this pack.
Prices across sources
DRAPper 10gmRs 60.82
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.
Clotrim
10g
Rs 47.56Rs 47.56/unit
Below approved ceilingZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Clotrim
20G
Rs 56.15Rs 56.15/unit
ZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LAB
Stiemazol
10g
Rs 109.49Rs 109.49/unit
GlaxoSmithKline PAKISTAN
Canesten Clotrimazole
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Rs 176.61Rs 176.61/unit
BAYER CONSUMER HEALTH
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Rs 49.67
Zafa Pharmaceuticals Laboratories Ltd.
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Rs 50.06
ZAFA PHARMACEUTICAL LABORATORIES (PVT) LTD.
Dermosporinsoln
20ml
Rs 58
NABIQASIM INDUSTRIES (PVT) LTD.
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Rs 66.09
No DRAP alertsBayer Pharma (Pvt) Ltd.
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60ml
Rs 69.48
No DRAP alertsValor Pharmaceutcals
Stiemazol
Rs 109.49
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Stiemazollotion
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Rs 144.65
No DRAP alertsGlaxo Smith Kline Pakistan Ltd
Canesten Clotrimazole
Rs 185.91
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