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Clotrimazole

Anti-Infective Medicines
Cream · Tablet · Pessary100 mg323 brands · 197 makers
Clotrimazole is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Anti-Infective Medicines. According to its FDA label, it is used for the topical treatment of candidiasis due to Candida albicans and tinea versicolor due to Malassezia furfur. 323 brand names for this medicine are listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog.
Generic nameclotrimazole
Therapeutic classAnti-Infective Medicines > 6.3 Antifungal medicines
Therapeutic classDermatological Medicines (Topical) > 13.1 Antifungal medicines
Therapeutic classEar, Nose and Throat Preparations and Dental Preparations > 28.1 Ear, nose and throat preparations
Form & strength (NLEM)Cream: 1% w/w; Vaginal tablet (pessary): 100 mg Mouth paint: 1 % w/v
Form & strength (NLEM)Cream: 1% w/w
Form & strength (NLEM)Ear drop: 1%
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Prescription Clotrimazole Topical Solution product is indicated for the topical treatment of candidiasis due to Candida albicans and tinea versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clotrimazole. Full label: DailyMed.

Prescription Clotrimazole Topical Solution product is indicated for the topical treatment of candidiasis due to Candida albicans and tinea versicolor due to Malassezia furfur. This formulation is also available as a nonprescription product which is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton fluoccosum, and Microsporum canis.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Clotrimazole. Full label: DailyMed.

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION Gently massage sufficient Clotrimazole Topical Solution, USP 1% into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day, in the morning and evening. Clinical improvement, with relief of pruritus, usually occurs within the first week of treatment with Clotrimazole Topical Solution, USP 1%. If the patient shows no clinical improvement after 4 weeks of treatment with Clotrimazole Topical Solution, USP 1% the diagnosis should be reviewed.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

Topical antifungal agents are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

General If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of clotrimazole, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Information for Patient This information is intended to aid in the safe and effective use of this medication. It is not a disclosure of all possible adverse or intended effects. The patient should be advised to: Use the medication for the full treatment time even though the symptoms may have improved. Notify the physician if there is no improvement after 4 weeks of treatment.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions have been reported in connection with the use of clotrimazole: erythema, stinging, blistering, peeling, edema, pruritius, urticaria, burning, and general irritation of the skin.

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

323 products from 197 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Abzorb 1% CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
Abzorb Syndet BarClotrimazole (1% w/w)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltdpacket of 100 gm Bar
AD Fun 1% CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)Aditya Pharmaceuticalstube of 15 gm Cream
AF -C Dusting PowderClotrimazole (1% w/w)Systopic Laboratories Pvt Ltdbottle of 100 gm Dusting Powder
Axoderm 1% Dusting PowderClotrimazole (1% w/w)Aronex Life Sciences Pvt Ltdbottle of 75 gm Dusting Powder
Azcool 2% Dusting PowderClotrimazole (2% w/w)Biodyne Remedies Pvt Ltdbottle of 75 gm Dusting Powder
Bluzole Dusting PowderClotrimazole (1% w/w)Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltdpacket of 100 gm Dusting Powder
Blzole Dusting PowderClotrimazole (1% w/w)Blaze Remediesbottle of 75 gm Dusting Powder
Boscort C 1% Dusting PowderClotrimazole (1% w/w)Elkos Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 100 gm Dusting Powder
Boscort C 1% LotionClotrimazole (1% w/v)Elkos Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 ml Lotion
C Sans CreamClotrimazole (NA)Mark Remedies Pvt Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
Can V6 TabletClotrimazole (NA)Rekvina Laboratories Ltdstrip of 6 tablets
Canafung B CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)Alive Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltdtube of 10 gm Cream
Canafung CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)Alive Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
Canazole 1% Ear DropClotrimazole (1% w/v)Lupin Ltdpacket of 10 ml Ear Drop
Canazole CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)Lupin Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
Canazole Dusting PowderClotrimazole (1% w/w)Lupin Ltdbottle of 30 gm Dusting Powder
Canazole LotionClotrimazole (1% w/v)Lupin Ltdbottle of 15 ml Lotion
Canazole Mouth PaintClotrimazole (1% w/v)Lupin Ltdbottle of 15 ml Mouth Paint
Canazole Mouth WashClotrimazole (NA)Lupin Ltdbottle of 15 ml Mouth Wash
Canazole VG 100mg Tablet VTClotrimazole (100mg)Lupin Ltdpacket of 6 tablet vt
Canazole-VG GelClotrimazole (2% w/w)Lupin Ltdtube of 30 gm Vaginal gel
Canbee CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)e-derma Pharma India Pvt. Ltd.tube of 20 gm Cream
Candasia CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)Willow Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
Candeol CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)Olcare Laboratoriestube of 15 gm Cream
Candex 1% CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)Karlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Pvt Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
Candex 2% CreamClotrimazole (2% w/w)Karlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Pvt Ltdtube of 15 gm Cream
Candex Dusting PowderClotrimazole (2% w/w)Karlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Pvt Ltdbox of 60 gm Dusting Powder
Candex LotionClotrimazole (1% w/v)Karlin Pharmaceuticals & Exports Pvt Ltdbottle of 15 ml Lotion
Candiclo 1% CreamClotrimazole (1% w/w)Sterling labtube of 15 gm Cream

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Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at 2° to 30°C (36° to 86°F).

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

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