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| Pronunciation |
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 (kloe
TRIM a
zole) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Fungoid® Solution;
Gyne-Lotrimin®[OTC]; Gyne-Lotrimin® 3 [OTC];
Lotrimin®; Lotrimin® AF Cream [OTC]; Lotrimin® AF
Lotion [OTC]; Lotrimin® AF Solution [OTC]; Mycelex®;
Mycelex®-7; Mycelex®-G; Trivagizole
3™[OTC] |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antifungal Agent, Oral Nonabsorbed; Antifungal Agent, Topical; Antifungal Agent,
Vaginal |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to clotrimazole or any other part of the
medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used for the treatment of fungus (yeast) infections.
The infection can be on the skin, in the vagina, or in the mouth or throat. If
taken orally, can prevent oral fungus (yeast) infections in patients who have
taken cancer therapy.
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| How does it work? |
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- Clotrimazole makes the skin of the fungus (yeast) leaky. This kills
the fungus (yeast).
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Skin:
- Do not take by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes
(may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected area before use.
- Use a small amount over the area affected as a light film. Rub in
gently.
- Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) over the area
unless told to do so by healthcare provider.
- Vaginal:
- Use tablet or cream vaginally. Do not confuse with oral lozenge.
- May be best used at bedtime.
- Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Wash hands before and after use.
- Do not use tampons until this medicine is finished.
- Oral:
- Suck on troche (oral lozenge) until gone. This usually takes 15-30
minutes. Do not chew, break, or crush.
- Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling
better.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Use or insert a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not use a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
- Oral:
- Do not use in children younger than 3 years of age. They might choke
on it.
- Vaginal:
- Do not use if you have belly pain, fever, or bad-smelling discharge.
Talk with healthcare provider.
- Use sanitary napkin or pad to protect clothing. This medicine may
stain.
- Read information enclosed with product before use. Talk with
healthcare provider if you have any
questions.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Skin:
- Redness, burning, stinging, and itching.
- Vaginal:
- Mild burning, irritation, or stinging.
- Lower belly cramping or bloating.
- Oral:
- Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking
hard candy, or chewing gum may
help.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Vaginal, oral, and skin:
- Number of fungus (yeast) infections. If these occur often then talk
with healthcare provider.
- Oral:
- Check blood work. Talk with healthcare
provider.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Any rash.
- Skin:
- Severe redness, stinging, blistering, peeling, swelling, or itching.
- No improvement in condition after 28 days or feeling worse.
- Vaginal:
- No improvement in 3 days or feeling worse.
- Belly pain, fever, or foul-smelling discharge.
- Oral:
- Severe pain or unable to swallow.
- Nausea, vomiting, belly pain, feeling tired, dark urine, yellow eyes
or skin, not hungry.
- No improvement in condition after 10-14 days or feeling
worse.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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