Clotrimazole Ointment: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Clotrimazole Ointment Benefits & Uses

Clotrimazole Ointment is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Fungal Infections (Read More - Home Remedies for Fungal Infection)
Candidal Infection
Thrush

Other Benefits

Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Athlete's Foot
Jock itch
Tinea Versicolor (Read More - Sehua Fungal Infection? Try These Natural Solutions)
Vaginitis
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Vulvitis
Penile Yeast Infection (Read More - How to Treat Penis Infections with Simple Home Remedies)
Ear canal infection
Belly Button Infection

Clotrimazole Ointment Dosage & How to Take

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

Clotrimazole Ointment Related Warnings

Is the use of Clotrimazole Ointment safe for pregnant women?

Clotrimazole is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Clotrimazole Ointment safe during breastfeeding?

Clotrimazole is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Clotrimazole Ointment on the Kidneys?

Clotrimazole is completely safe for kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Clotrimazole Ointment on the Liver?

Clotrimazole is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Clotrimazole Ointment on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Clotrimazole for the heart.

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Severe Interaction of Clotrimazole Ointment with Other Drugs

Clotrimazole Ointment should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Mild

Amphotericin B

Clotrimazole Ointment Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clotrimazole Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Abdominal Pain
Diabetes
AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Clotrimazole Ointment

Is this Clotrimazole Ointment habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Clotrimazole Ointment has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Clotrimazole Ointment since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Clotrimazole Ointment only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Clotrimazole Ointment for mental disorders.

No

Clotrimazole Ointment Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clotrimazole Ointment

Taking Clotrimazole Ointment with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Clotrimazole Ointment

Taking Clotrimazole Ointment with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.

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Frequently asked Questions about Clotrimazole Ointment

Question over 5 years ago

is Clotrimazole steroid ?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Clotrimazole is not a steroid. It is an antifungal medicine which belongs to the class of drug know as imidazole.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Clotrimazole?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Clotrimazole 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).

Question over 5 years ago

Is Clotrimazole cream safe for babies ?

Dr. MBBS , Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes, Clotrimazole safe for babies. It is an effective medication for nappy rash especially in infants between 9 - 12 month. However, it is best to inform a dermatologist if your baby is experiencing any undesirable effects after using this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Clotrimazole without consulting a dermatologist?

Dr. MBBS , Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Clotrimazole is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a dermatologist. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a dermatologist recommendation.