Clotrimazole ointment is indicated for:
- Fungal infections of the skin and mucous membranes caused by dermatophytes, yeasts and molds and other pathogens sensitive to clotrimazole.
- Skin infections caused by Malassezia furfur (tinea) and Corynebacterium minutissimum (erythrasma).
- Candidal vulvitis and candidal balanitis.
Composition
Active ingredient: clotrimazole;
1 g of ointment contains clotrimazole 10 mg;
Excipients: macrogol cetostearyl ether, cetostearyl alcohol, white soft paraffin, mineral oil, propylene glycol, chlorocresol, sodium phosphate dihydrate, flavoring (Creamatest P3078), purified water.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to clotrimazole or to any other components of the drug.
Method of application
Adults should apply the ointment 1-3 times a day. Apply a 0.5 cm strip of ointment in a thin layer to an area of ​​skin the size of the palm of your hand and rub in.
For candidal vulvitis and candidal balanitis in adults, apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected areas (external genitals and perineum in women or glans penis and foreskin in men) and rub in. Therapy of these diseases requires simultaneous treatment of both partners.
To reliably eliminate the pathogen and depending on the symptoms, treatment should be continued for approximately 2 weeks after the disappearance of subjective symptoms.
Application features
Pregnant women
As a precautionary measure, it is preferable to avoid the use of clotrimazole during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Drivers
Does not affect.
Overdose
There is no risk of acute intoxication, as overdose is unlikely to occur after a single vaginal dose or cutaneous application (application to large areas of skin under conditions conducive to increased absorption), or after accidental oral administration. There is no specific antidote.
Side effects
On the part of the immune system: allergic reactions (fainting, hypotension, shortness of breath, urticaria).
Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: redness (erythema), blisters, malaise, discomfort/pain, swelling, irritation, peeling, itching, rash, tingling, burning/heat sensation.
Interaction
There are no known cases of interaction with other drugs. Due to low absorption with topical application, the risk of interactions is unlikely.
When clotrimazole ointment is used simultaneously with latex products (e.g. condoms and diaphragms), the functional ability of the latter may be reduced due to excipients contained in the drug (especially stearates), which, as a result, may affect the safety of these products.
Storage conditions
Store in the original packaging out of the reach of children at a temperature not exceeding 30 °C.
Shelf life – 4 years.













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