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Clotrimazole is a broad spectrum antimycotic with fungicidal properties. Clotrimazole is used to treat yeast and fungal infections (including candidiasis and tinea) of the vagina, and skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and body ringworm. Important words: betamethasone and clotrimazole, betamethasone dipropionate clotrimazole, clotrimazole and, clotrimazole betamethasone dipropionate cream, clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream, clotrimazole for.
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| 1% clotrimazole (CANDIBENE) |
20 g cream in a tube |
USD 7.00 |
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| 1% clotrimazole (CANESTEN) |
20 g cream in a tube |
USD 8.00 |
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| 1% Bifonazole (CANESTEN) |
20 g cream in a tube |
USD 9.00 |
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| 100 mg clotrimazole (CANDIBENE) |
6 pessaries with applicator |
USD 12.00 |
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| 200 mg clotrimazole (CANDIBENE) |
3 pessaries with aplicator |
USD 12.00 |
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| 200 mg & 1% clotrimazole (CANESTEN COMBI) |
3 pessaries and 20 g cream in tube |
USD 16.00 |
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Clotrimazole, Bifonazole: Medications and Prescriptions
Generic name: Clotrimazole, Bifonazole
Product Brand Name: Canesten, Candibene, Lotrimin, Mycelex
Product Manufacturer: Merck
Clotrimazole, Bifonazole description
Usage:
Clotrimazole is used for the treatment of local infections with Candida albicans (e.g. vaginal yeast infections or oral thrush), tinea versicolor, tinea pedis ("athlete's foot"), tinea cruris ("jock itch") or tinea corporis.
Clotrimazole is suitable for all parts of the body and is suitable for all the family because of its high safety profile.
Clotrimazole cream is particularly suitable for local application, because small amounts of cream rubbed in facilitate the best skin penetration of theactive ingredient, clotrimazole. It is not recommended if the skin is broken because it can cause a burning sensation. Read the package insert and directions for use before using Clotrimazole. For further information on benefits, risks and side effects please consult your physician or pharmacist!
Dosage:
Clotrimazole cream, lotion, or solution is applied gently to the affected and surrounding skin areas, generally twice daily in the morning and evening. The vaginal cream is inserted via applicator once daily, preferably at night, for 7 consecutive days. The 100mg vaginal tablets are inserted once daily, preferably at night, for 7 consecutive days. The 500mg vaginal tablet also is inserted once daily, preferably at night.
First infections:
In general, a 3-day treatment for Candida vaginitis will be sufficient. On three consecutive nights, 2 clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets are inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina (see directions for use of applicator). This is best achieved when lying down with the knees slightly bent.
Re-infections:
In general a 6-day treatment will be sufficient. On six consecutive nights, one clotrimazole Vaginal Tablet is inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina even if symptoms disappear. If individual cases should require it, two vaginal tablets can be used daily, i.e. one in the morning and one in the evening for 6 - 12 days. Use even during menstruation, although it is recommended that the treatment should be timed so as to avoid the menstrual period and be finished before the onset of menstruation. For prevention of re-infection, the partner should be treated locally with clotrimazole cream at the same time. Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets are odourless, colourless and do not stain the underwear.
In individual cases where disintegration of the tablet does not occur, such as in dry vagina associated with menopause, it is recommended that clotrimazole vaginal cream be used.
Drug Interactions:
There are no known drug interactions with topical clotrimazole.
Pregnancy:
Clotrimazole is very poorly absorbed into the blood and the body after application to the skin or the vagina. Studies in women in their second or third trimesters have demonstrated no ill effects. No human data is available in pregnant women during their first trimester. Rats given large amounts of clotrimazole intravaginally have demonstrated no ill effects.
Nursing Mothers:
It is not known if clotrimazole is secreted in breast milk.
WARNINGS:
* Not for oral use.
* Use only if you have already had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a medical practitioner and you have the same symptoms now, otherwise consult your doctor. These symptoms include itching and burning of the vagina and sometimes a white discharge.
* If there is no improvement in 3 days or if symptoms have not disappeared within 7 days, then consult a medical practitioner as not all vaginal infections are caused by yeasts.
* Consult a medical practitioner if you have abdominal pain, fever or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge before or during use of this medication.
* If symptoms recur within 2 months, consult a medical practitioner.
* If you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant or are nursing, do not use this medication except on the advice of a medical practitioner.
* Do not use in girls under 12 years of age, except on the advice of a medical practitioner.
* If skin rash or new irritation occurs, discontinue use.
* Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets may reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex products such as condoms and diaphragms. The effect is temporary and occurs only during treatment.
Side Effects:
The most commonly noted side effects associated with clotrimazole are local redness, stinging, blistering, peeling, swelling, itching, hives, or burning at the area of application. All of these are quite unusual, however.
Local reactions including irritating and burning may occur. Contact allergic dermatitis has been reported. In cases of systemic absorption, lower abdominal cramps, increase in urinary frequency or skin rash may occur. Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets should not be administered to pregnant women during the first trimester, since the safety in this regard has not been established. During pregnancy, the Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets should be inserted without using an applicator. Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets may only be used during pregnancy on the advice of a medical doctor. The possibility of absorption of clotrimazole when administered vaginally cannot be excluded.
In isolated cases there may be generalised hypersensitivity reactions of varying degrees of severity. These reactions may affect the skin (e.g. itching, redness), breathing (shortness of breath), the circulation (e.g. a drop in blood pressure requiring treatment or even impaired consciousness) or the gastrointestinal tract (e.g.nausea, diarrhoea).
One of the most common gynaecological infections is infection of the vulva and vagina caused by yeast fungi. Most women suffer from an infection at least once during their lives. The number and severity of symptoms can vary. The following symptoms are reported:
Itching
Vaginal discharge (sometimes cheesy)
Burning
Redness
Swelling
Other, e.g. pain during sexual intercourse
Read the package insert and directions for use before using Clotromozole. For further information on benefits, risks and side effects please consult your physician or pharmacist!
Thrush is irritating and uncomfortable, as you will know if you have had it in the past. But it is nothing to be embarrassed about – after all, many women find themselves suffering from this surprisingly common medical ailment at some stage in their life.
If you have not experienced the symptoms, you have probably read about them – itching, soreness and sometimes a whitish, curd-like, odourless discharge. But what brings on thrush (vaginal candidiasis) in the first place?
It is caused by a yeast-like fungus, candida albicans, which is naturally present in the bowel and vagina. If the acid/alkaline balance of the vagina becomes disturbed, the fungus multiplies to the extent where the natural acid in the vagina can not keep it under control. Something has to trigger the imbalance, and the possible culprits include:
• Taking certain antibiotics (they can kill off the “friendly” bacteria that keep the vagina acid).
• Using perfumed or medicated soaps, or bubble bath.
• Tight clothing (can create a moist, warm environment in which candida thrives).
• Taking the pill.
• Menstruation (blood is alkaline, therefore it reduces the acidity of the vagina).
• Pregnancy (hormonal changes can upset the acid balance).
So what is the best way to get rid of thrush? If it is the first time you have had it, it is a good idea to consult your GP. But if your doctor has prescribed Clotrimazole – used and trusted by women for years as a “friend in need” – in the past and you recognize the symptoms, you can easily treat yourself with any Clotrimazole medication (cream or pessaries) from any pharmacy.
Comination of cream and pessaries (Canesten Combi) is a convenient combination treatment that treats the cause and the itching. The pack contains a tube of soothing cream, which you use 2-3 times a day; and a single pessary with applicator, which works while you sleep.
Not only does the dual action of cream and pessary make it specially effective, but both treat the problem exactly where it is – which is exactly what you want!
Clotrimazole notes:
Manufactured by the Merc in Merckle, Clotrimazole is the generic name for the drug whose product brand name is Canesten, Candibene, Lotrimin and Mycelex. Clotrimazole is a antimycotic with fungicidal that is beneficial in the treatment of yeast and fungal infections like candidiasis and tinea that occur in the vagina as well as other skin allergies like athlete's foot, jock itch, and body ringworms.
Being a high safety profile drug, Clotrimazole can be used on all parts of body and by all the members of the family. For local allergies and infections it is advisable to use Clotrimazole cream. This is because even a small portion of the cream when rubbed properly can result in the deep penetration of clotrimazole, the most active agent of Clotrimazole based drug. However, if the skin around the infected are is broken, it is best to avoid using Clotrimazole cream as it can cause a burning sensation in the area.
A Clotrimazole cream lotion or solution needs to be rubbed into the infected skin area twice daily, once in the morning and once in the evenings. For vaginal infections, the cream is applied with the help of an applicator once everyday. The vaginal cram should preferably be applied at night and needs to be applied for seven days continuously. For vaginal infections, a 100 mg vaginal tablet and a 500 mg Clotrimazole vaginal tablet also need to be inserted as deeply as possible and preferably at night.
As of now no side effects of Clotrimazole cream lotion solution, or tablets are known. It is safe even for pregnant women due to its poor absorption into the body’s blood stream whether applied on the outer skin or vagina. However, its effect on nursing mothers is yet to be studied. Although Clotrimazole is relatively safe, it should still be taken on the advice of a competent medical professional.
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 Clotrimazole, Bifonazole
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