Why is it important for my child to take Clotrimazole? Your child has an infection caused by a fungus
Talk with the doctor to be sure that this drug is right for your child
Drug Facts Common Brands Lotrimin AF Drug Class Antifungal Controlled Substance Classification Not a controlled medication Generic Status Lower-cost generic available Availability Over-the
Ingredients in this class include undecylenic acid (e
Clotrimazole 1% cream is a second-line agent in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis
Clotrimazole cream USP, 1% contains clotrimazole, a synthetic antifungal agent having the chemical name {1- (o-Chloro-α, α-diphenylbenzyl)imidazole}; the
Clotrimazole comes as a 1% strength cream, spray or solution
Most adults and children can use clotrimazole cream, spray and solution
Relieves itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, discomfort and chafing associated with jock itch or itching, burning feet
Thrush affecting the vagina is rare in these age groups so a doctor will check what's causing those symptoms before they recommend any treatment
While this drug has been used in young children for selected conditions Clotrimazole for thrush (Canesten) Brand name: Canesten
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Clotrimazole may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide
See details below, always read the label
A few drops of clotrimazole solution should be enough to cover an area the size of a hand
The cream is applied directly to the infected areas of the skin to quickly kill the fungus, preventing further spread of the infection and relieving unpleasant symptoms such as redness and itching
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Options include terbinafine cream or an imidazole such as clotrimazole, miconazole, or econazole cream (available
Clotrimazole is typically given topically or as oral or vaginal troches and has only modest systemic absorption
For fungal infections including fungal nappy rash
Clotrimazole 1% cream is licensed for use in children and adults
Comment: Safety and efficacy of treatment doses given for a prolonged duration have not been established
Adult: As 1% or 2% cream: Apply bid or tid onto male sexual partner’s genital organ, for up to 2 weeks
The cream is inserted into the vagina once a day at bedtime for 3 or 7 days in a row, depending on the product instructions