Prescription status:
Prescription required
Manufacturer Name:
Mankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Drug classification:
Anti-fungal agents
What is this used for:
When to not take this medicine:
Hypersensitivity or allergy towards Clotrimazole
How should I take the medicine:
Use this soap as directed by the physician
How this medicine works:
This medicine is an antifungal medication used to treat infections caused by fungus.
Side effects
Pregnancy warning:
Category B- Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Lactation warning:
The use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Renal dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative based on creatinine clearance values.
Hepatic dose adjustments:
Care must be taken for individuals with the liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.
Drug interactions:
Since this medicine is used topically, there may or may not be any side effects or interactions that may not be experienced. In case of any interactions immediately inform your doctor about it.
Alcohol interactions:
Consumption of alcohol is usually not recommended while using this medicine.
Food interactions:N/A
Expert Advice:
Missed dose instructions:
This medicated soap is to be used for cleansing the infected areas once or twice a day as recommended. Therefore the likelyhood of missing a dose is less foreseen.
Overdose Instructions:
Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.
Storage Instructions:
References:
1. Clotrimazole Topical Solution USP, 1% [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [cited 29 September 2020]. Available from: https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/fda/fdaDrugXsl.cfm?setid=3e2041a0-8bef-4be4-b2b1-556446c4a778&type=display
2. Clotrimazole: a medicine used to treat fungal skin infections [Internet]. nhs.uk. 2020 [cited 29 September 2020]. Available from: https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/clotrimazole/
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