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CLOTRIMAZOLE ATHLETES FOOT is a brand name for Clotrimazole. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: For the treatment of: i. All dermatomycoses due to moulds and other fungi (e.g. Trichophyton species) ii. All dermatomycoses due to yeasts (Candida species). These include ringworm (tinea) infections (e.g. athlete’s foot), paronychia, pityriasis versicolor, erythrasma and intertrigo. iii. Skin diseases showing…
Verbatim from this product's MHRA label. Tap a section to expand.
Posology There is no separate dosage schedule for the young or elderly. Method of administration The cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area 2 – 3 times daily and rubbed in gently. A strip of cream (½ cm long) is enough to treat an area of about the size of the hand.
If the feet are infected, they should be thoroughly washed and dried, especially between the toes, before applying the cream. Treatment should be continued for at least one month for dermatophyte infections, or for at least two weeks for candidal infections.
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As the listed undesirable effects are based on spontaneous reports, assigning an accurate frequency of occurrence for each is not possible. Immune system disorders: anaphylactic reaction, angioedema, hypersensitivity. Vascular disorders: syncope, hypotension.
Respiratory, thoracic and mediastinal disorders: dyspnoea. Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: blisters, dermatitis contact, erythema, parasthesia, skin exfoliation, pruritus, rash, urticaria, stinging skin/burning sensation skin.
General disorders and administration site conditions: application site irritation, application site reaction, oedema, pain. Reporting of suspected adverse reactions Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important.
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g. contact dermatitis). The cream also contains benzyl alcohol which may cause allergic reactions and mild local irritation. Instruct patients not to smoke or go near naked flames - risk of severe burns. Fabric (clothing, bedding, dressings etc) that has been in contact with this product burns more easily and is a serious fire hazard.
Washing clothing and bedding may reduce product build-up but not totally remove it.
1. Do not use the cream to treat nail or scalp infections.
Not medical advice. Always read the patient information leaflet and follow your prescriber or pharmacist.
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