Clozox Cream 1%

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Clozox Cream 1%
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Trade Name	Clozox Cream 1%
Generic	Clotrimazole (Topical)
Weight	1%
Type	Cream
Therapeutic Class	Drugs for subcutaneous and mycoses, Topical Antifungal preparations
Manufacturer	UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Available Country	Bangladesh
Last Updated:	October 19, 2023 at 6:27 am

Uses

All dermatomycoses due to dermatophytes (e.g.Trichophyton species). All dermatomycoses due to yeasts (Candida species). Dermatomycoses due to moulds and other fungi. Skin diseases showing superinfections with these fungi. Some examples of skin infections included in above points are interdigital mycoses (e.g. athlete's foot), paronychias (associated with nail mycoses), mycoses in skin folds, Candida vulvitis, Candida balanitis, Pityriasis versicolor, erythrasma.

Dosage

Clozox Cream 1% dosage

Clotrimazole Cream: This should be thinly applied 2-3 times daily to the infected sites and rubbed in. On account of the excellent efficacy, a small amount of cream is usually sufficient for an area about the size of the palm. For the treatment to become a complete success, reliable and sufficiently long-time application of Clotrimazole Cream is important. The duration of treatment varies; it depends among other factors on the extent and localization of the disease.Recommended duration of treatment- Dermatomycoses: 3-4 weeks Candida vulvitis and Candida balanitis: 1-2 weeks Erythrasma and Pityriasis Versicolor: 3 weeks (approximately) In fungal infection of the feet, to prevent relapse, treatment should be continued for about 2 weeks beyond the disappearance of all signs of disease. After washing, the feet should be thoroughly dried (particularly spaces between the toes). Clotrimazole Cream is odorless, can be washed off and does not stain clothing.Clotrimazole topical solution: Apply thissparingly to the affected areas and rub in gently, two or three times daily.

Side Effects

When applied topically, Clotrimazole is well tolerated.With external application, systemic effects are not observed. Local irritation or burning sensation may occur in a very few cases but these symptoms are not considered harmful.