What is clotrimazole solution used for?
Clotrimazole is an antifungal medicine. It’s used to treat skin infections caused by a fungus (yeast). Clotrimazole treats different types of fungal infections including: athlete’s foot.
Where do you apply clotrimazole?
If you are using clotrimazole cream, apply the cream to the area around the outside of your vagina and back passage two or three times daily. Rub it in gently. Continue to use the cream until the itching and soreness due to the infection are gone.
What is the side effect of clotrimazole?
Burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, redness, pimple-like bumps, tenderness, or flaking of the treated skin may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Is clotrimazole an antibiotic?
Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat yeast (fungal) infections. Oral clotrimazole is used to treat and prevent yeast infections of the mouth and throat. Clotrimazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Does clotrimazole affect the liver?
The cause of the serum enzyme elevations during clotrimazole therapy is unknown, but many of the antifungal azoles have been implicated in causing liver injury. Because there is minimal systemic absorption, clotrimazole concentrations may not reach levels that could cause significant liver injury.
How much clotrimazole is in a topical solution?
Each mL of CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL SOLUTION USP, 1% contains 10 mg clotrimazole USP in a nonaqueous vehicle of polyethylene glycol 400. Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent that is used for the treatment of dermal infections caused by various species of pathogenic dermatophytes, yeasts, and Malassezia furfur.
How is clotrimazole soluble in water and ethanol?
Clotrimazole is an odorless, white crystalline substance. It is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in ether and very soluble in polyethylene glycol 400, ethanol, and chloroform. Each mL of CLOTRIMAZOLE TOPICAL SOLUTION USP, 1% contains 10 mg clotrimazole USP in a nonaqueous vehicle of polyethylene glycol 400. CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
How to use clotrimazole solution as ear drops?
How to use clotrimazole solution as ear drops Wash your hands. Lie down, or tilt your head a little, so that the affected ear is facing upwards. Gently pull your earlobe downwards to straighten the ear canal. Hold the dropper from the bottle near to your ear and apply enough pressure to release two or three drops of solution into your ear.
How to apply clotrimazole for athlete’s foot?
To use topical clotrimazole, wash the affected area and dry thoroughly. Then apply a small amount of cream or liquid to cover the affected area of skin with a thin layer. If you are treating athlete’s foot, pay special attention to the spaces between the toes when applying clotrimazole.