Clotrimazole
Prescriptionالأسماء التجارية: Clotrimazole
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION Each Clotrimazole Troche (lozenge) USP contains 10 mg clotrimazole USP [1-(o-chloro-α,α-diphenylbenzyl) imidazole], a synthetic antifungal agent, for topical use in the mouth. Structural Formula: C 22 H 17 ClN 2 The troche dosage form is a large, slowly dissolving tablet (lozenge) containing 10 mg of clotrimazole USP dispersed in croscarmellose sodium, dextrates, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose and povidone. chemical structure.jpg
المواد الفعالة
| المادة الفعالة | التركيز |
|---|---|
| Clotrimazole | - |
المؤشرات العلاجية والاستخدام
الجرعة وطريقة الإعطاء
Side Effects Overview
التحذيرات والاحتياطات
WARNING Clotrimazole is not indicated for the treatment of systemic mycoses including systemic candidiasis.
موانع الاستعمال
CONTRAINDICATIONS Clotrimazole is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its components.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Clotrimazole is indicated for the local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis. The diagnosis should be confirmed by a KOH smear and/or culture prior to treatment. Clotrimazole is also indicated prophylactically to reduce the incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients immunocompromised by conditions that include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation. There are no data from adequate and well-controlled trials to establish the safety and efficacy of this product …
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Clotrimazole is administered only as a lozenge that must be slowly dissolved in the mouth. The recommended dose is one troche five times a day for fourteen consecutive days. Only limited data are available on the safety and effectiveness of the clotrimazole troche after prolonged administration; therefore, therapy should be limited to short term use, if possible. For prophylaxis to reduce the incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients immunocompromised by conditions that include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid …
WARNING Clotrimazole is not indicated for the treatment of systemic mycoses including systemic candidiasis.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Clotrimazole is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any of its components.
Clotrimazole is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Clotrimazole drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Clotrimazole label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 309371 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Clotrimazole (FDA National Drug Code)
إخلاء المسؤولية الطبية
المعلومات الواردة في هذه الصفحة مخصصة للأغراض التعليمية فقط ولا ينبغي استخدامها بديلًا عن المشورة الطبية المتخصصة أو التشخيص أو العلاج.
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مصادر البيانات: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS