Closten1%
Rx- Generic:
- Clotrimazole 1% Topical
- Company:
- Alco Pharma Limited
- Dosage form:
- Cream
- Pack size:
- 10gm tube
৳ 25/unit
Pack: ৳ 25
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At a glance
Clotrimazole 1% Topical is an antifungal cream used for the treatment of skin and nail fungal infections caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and other fungi.
Indications
- Dermatomycoses due to dermatophytes (Trichophyton species)
- Dermatomycoses due to yeasts (Candida species)
- Dermatomycoses due to moulds and other fungi
- Skin diseases showing superinfections with these fungi
- Interdigital mycoses (athlete's foot)
- Paronychias (associated with nail mycoses)
- Mycoses in skin folds
- Candida vulvitis
- Candida balanitis
- Pityriasis versicolor
- Erythrasma
Dosage
Adult Dose (Topical): Apply 2-3 times daily to the infected sites and rub in. Dermatomycoses: 3-4 weeks; Candida vulvitis & balanitis: 1-2 weeks; Erythrasma & Pityriasis versicolor: approx 3 weeks; Onychomycosis: 6 months; Tinea pedis: 4 weeks.
Pediatric Dose (>2 years): Tinea cruris: 2 weeks; Tinea corporis/pedis: 4 weeks; Candidiasis/Versicolor: 4 weeks (reconsider if no improvement).
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Elevated serum AST (SGOT) concentrations (15%)
- Erythema (redness)
- Stinging
- Irritation
- Hypersensitivity reactions
- Contact dermatitis
- Edema
- Pruritus
- Burning
- Peeling
- Urticaria
- Skin fissures
Local Reactions: Local irritation or burning sensation may occur in very few cases; these are not considered harmful.
Precautions & warnings
- Avoid contact with eyes.
- If local intolerance develops, consider withdrawal of the medicine and institution of appropriate therapy.
- Caution during pregnancy and lactation.
- Use with caution in children under 3 years.