Individual generic drug information

clotrimazole

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

CLINDAMYCIN + CLOTRIMAZOLE

Reference record: Clotrimazole
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1284
Age groups indexed: 2

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Clotrimazole only.

Indications And Dose

Fungal infection in otitis externa ▶TO THE EAR ▶Child: Apply 2–3 times a day continue for at least 14 days after disappearance of infection ▶Adult: Apply 2–3 times a day continue for at least 14 days after disappearance of infection

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Safety

Extracted information for Clotrimazole only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: antifungals, azoles

Source page 1284

Side Effects

Hypersensitivity. oedema. pain. paraesthesia. skin reactions

Source page 1284

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Clotrimazole only.

Medicinal Forms

There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Forms available from special-order manufacturers include: powder Liquid ▶Canesten (clotrimazole) (Bayer Plc) Clotrimazole 10 mg per 1 ml Canesten 1% solution | 20 ml p £2.53 DT = £2.53 CORTICOSTEROIDS eiiii F 709

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Clinical care

Extracted information for Clotrimazole only.

Patient And Carer Advice

Medicines for Children leaflet: Clotrimazole for fungal infections www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk/clotrimazole-fungal- infections

Source page 1284

Dose text by age group

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Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply 2–3 times a day continue for at least

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1284

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.

Individual generic drug information

clotrimazole

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

CLINDAMYCIN + CLOTRIMAZOLE

Reference record: Clotrimazole
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1284
Age groups indexed: 2

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Clotrimazole only.

Indications And Dose

Source page 1284

Safety

Extracted information for Clotrimazole only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: antifungals, azoles

Source page 1284

Side Effects

Hypersensitivity. oedema. pain. paraesthesia. skin reactions

Source page 1284

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Clotrimazole only.

Medicinal Forms

Source page 1284

Clinical care

Extracted information for Clotrimazole only.

Patient And Carer Advice

Medicines for Children leaflet: Clotrimazole for fungal infections www.medicinesforchildren.org.uk/clotrimazole-fungal- infections

Source page 1284

Dose text by age group

Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.

Adults

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply 2–3 times a day continue for at least

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1284

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.