Precautions and warnings

Keep away from eyes when applying to the skin. Do not use on children.

Drug Interactions

Antagonism with polyene antibiotics.

Mode of actions

Clotrimazole is a type of antifungal medicine that works against many kinds of fungi. It attaches to certain fats (phospholipids) in the fungal cell membrane, making the cell wall leaky. This allows important substances to escape from the cell, which helps kill the fungus.

Dosage & Administration

Adult: Vaginal Vulvovaginal candidiasis:
Clotrimazole VT 100 & 200- First infections: In general, a 3-day treatment is sufficient for Candida vaginitis. On 3 consecutive nights, Clotrimazole VT 100 or 1 Clotrimazole VT 200 are inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina. This is best achieved when lying on one’s back with the knees slightly bent.

Re-infections: In general, a 6-day treatment is sufficient. This applies also to mixed infections with the above-mentioned causative organisms. On six consecutive nights, 1 Clotrimazole VT 100 is inserted as deeply as possible into the vagina. If necessary, 2 Clotrimazole VT 100 (1 in the morning and 1 in the evening) or 1 Clotrimazole VT 200 daily can be used for 6-12 days.

Treatment should be timed so as to avoid the menstrual period and be finished before the onset of menstruation. To avoid re-infection, the partner should undergo local treatment with Clotrimazole Cream at the same time.

Clotrimazole VT 500- Single dose, complete treatment with one vaginal tablet. The tablet should be inserted as deeply as possible in to the vagina. This is best achieved when lying on one’s back with the knees slightly bent. It is recommended that the treatment should be timed so as to avoid the menstrual period.
For prevention of re-infection the partner should be treated locally with Clotrimazole Cream at the same time.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Although animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect even sometimes unable to demonstrate the risk on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, but during pregnancy, this medicine can be used just when definitely required.

Discuss with your doctors and tell them feedback about this medicine.

There is no specific information about whether this medicine is passed on to the baby through breast milk. Discuss with your doctor before breastfeeding.

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