Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Clotrimazole, Topical
Drug Class
Corticosteroid Combinations, Topical
Chemical Class
Imidazole
ATC Code
A01AB18, D01AC01, G01AF02
Status
Essential Medicine
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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
Acne, perioral dermatitis, potent corticosteroids in widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, untreated viral skin lesions
Important Warnings
Avoid prolonged use, keep away from eyes, under specialist supervision in psoriasis (can result in rebound relapse, development of generalized pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity)
Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis
Do not use steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in infants
If local irritation develops discontinue use
Side Effects
Burningitchingirritationerythemadrynessfolliculitishypertrichosispruritusacneiform eruptionshypo-pigmentationperi-oral dermatitisallergic contact dermatitismaceration of the skinthinning of the skin (the original structure may never return)worsening of acne and rosacea
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 300
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 300
ServaidRs 209.2
DRAPper 20gmRs 299.15
Should you consider an alternative?
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These contain this ingredient plus others. They are different medicines — do not swap.
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Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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