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Drep is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Secondary and off-label uses of Drep have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Drep depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Drep can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Drep normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Drep's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Drep's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Heart Failure, Liver Disease, Atrial Fibrillation must refrain from the use of Drep since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Drep contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Drep may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Drep, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Drep is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Drep is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Drep safe for pregnant women?
Drep may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Drep again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Drep safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Drep. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Drep on the Kidneys?
Drep may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Drep on the Liver?
Drep may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Drep on the Heart?
Drep has very mild side effects on the heart.
Drep should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Drep unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Drep habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Drep.
Interaction between Food and Drep
Drep may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Drep
Consumption of alcohol and Drep together may have severe effects on your health.
No, ideally Drep can't be used on the acne (pimples) because it is not an antifungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Yes, Drep can cause itching. There are few common side effect reported such as localized irritation with stinging and burning sensation. Please inform your dermatologist if you're experiencing these symptoms.
Yes, Drep can be used on the scalp but it has poor efficacy in tinea capitis (scalp). Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
No, Drep does not cause stomach upset when taken orally or applied topically.
Drep is a brand name of clotrimazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called antifungal. It is used to treat antifungal infections such as tinea corporis (fungal infection of the skin or scalp known as ringworm), tinea cruris (fungal infection in the skin of the genitals known as Jock itch), tinea pedis (fungal infection between the toes also known as athlete's foot), cutaneous candidiasis (skin and nail fungal infection), tinea versicolor (discolored patches of skin), and vaginal candidiasis (a yeast infection of the vagina).
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