This drug is a broad spectrum antimycotic or antifungal agent. Clotrimazole's antimycotic properties were discovered in the late 1960s [A174094]. Clotrimazole falls under the _imidazole_ category of _azole_ antifungals, possessing broad-spectrum antimycotic activity [A174094]. It is available in various preparations, including creams, pessaries, and troche formulations (slowly dissolving tablets). As well as its antifungal activity, clotrimazole has become a drug of interest in treating several other diseases such as sickle cell disease, malaria and some cancers [A174094]. The minimal side effect profile of this drug and its uncomplicated metabolic profile have led it to gain widespread acceptance for the treatment of mycotic outbreaks such as vaginal yeast infections as well as athlete's foot [A174097].
Synonyms
1-(o-Chloro-α,α-diphenylbenzyl)imidazole
1-((2-Chlorophenyl)diphenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole
Clotrimazolum
Clotrimazole
1-(o-Chlorotrityl)imidazole
Clotrimazol
1-(α-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzhydryl)imidazole
Brand Names
Betamethasone Clotrimazole
Terrasil Jock Itch Treatment Maximum Strength
Zapotol Clotrimazole
Antifungal Foot
Western Family Athletes Foot
Kleer-Plex Fungistat Fungus Cure
Family Wellness Antifungal
Canesten Combi 3 Day
Walgreens Clotrimazole Antifungal
Kleer-Plex Fungistat Athlete Foot Cure
CVS Antifungal Ringworm
Blossom Pharmaceuticals Antifungal
Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate
Athlete s Foot Afac
Occulus Skin Hydrating Topical Foam CLO-1
Up and Up Jock Itch Relief
WinCo Foods Antifungal
Goodsense Athletes Foot
Myclo-derm Solution 1%
Healthy Accents Antifungal
meijer Athletes Foot
Canesten 6 Day Internal Cream
Jock Itch Cream with Clotrimazole
Soothing Antifungal Cream
Clotrimazole Extra Strength External Antifungal Cream
Rexall Jock Itch
Gyne-Lotrimin 7
Best Choice Clotrimazole
Pedesil
Clotrimazole Athletes Foot
Antifungal Cream
Meijer Athletes Foot Cream AF
Shopko Athletes Foot
PMS-clotrimazole-betamethasone
Terrasil Anti-fungal Treatment
Terbinafine HCl Chlortimazole and Tolnaftate
Terrasil Anti-Fungal Treatment
Terrasil JockItch Treatment Maximum Strength
Clotrimazole 1% Athletes Foot
Clotrimazole/Betameth
Canesten Vaginal Inserts 100mg
Jock-eze
Myclo-gyne Cream 1%
Clotrimazol
Fastrin Anti - Fungal Skin Care
Canesten Combi 1 Day Comfortab + Extra Strength External Cream
Canesten 3 Day Internal Cream
Fungicure Intensive
Exchange Select Atheletes foot
Equaline Antifungal Cream
Olp Clotrimazole
Taro-clotrimazole/betamethasone Dipropionate
Athletes Foot Antifungal Antifungal
Ringworm
Myclo Solution
Lotrimin
Terrasil Rapid-Clear Anti-Fungal
Canesten Crm 1% Top
Clotrimazole 1% Topical Antifungal Cream
Terrasil Foot and Nail Anti-Fungal
Walgreens Jock Itch
Rite Aid antifungal ringworm
Fungicure Pumpspray
Quality Choice Clotrimazole
Canesten Combi-pak 1 Day Therapy
Gerlasan Hand
Jock Itch Clotrimazole Antifungal
Terrasil Foot and Nail Anti-Fungal Maximum Strength
Clotrimazole Topical Solution USP, 1%
Signature Care Jock Itch
Canesten 1% Topical Solution
Smart Sense Athletes Foot Antifungal
JiDeSheng
MakeSense
Pedesil Maximum Strength
Antifungal
Canesten 3 Vaginal Tablet Combi-pak
Micotrin AC
Canesten Liq 1%
Clotrimaderm External Cream
Lucky SuperSoft Athletes Foot
Neo-zol Vaginal Cream 2%
Canesten External Cream
Aspiera Anti-Fungal
Au Kah Chuen Antifungal
Anti Fungal
SoundBody Clotrimazole Antifungal
Extra Strength Clotrimazole Extra Fort -fluconazole Combi
**Topical preparations** Clotrimazole topical cream is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections [F3088], [F3121]: Tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to _Trichophyton rubrum_, _Trichophyton mentagrophytes_, _Epidermophyton floccosum_ Candidiasis due to _Candida albicans_ Tinea versicolor due to _Malassezia furfur_ Diaper rash infected by _Candida albicans_ In some preparations, clotrimazole may be combined with betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid [F3121]. **Oral preparations** The oral troche preparation is indicated for the local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis [FDA label]. It is also indicated as a prophylactic drug to reduce the incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients immunocompromised by conditions such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation [FDA label]. Troche preparations are not indicated for the treatment of any systemic mycoses [FDA label].
Categories
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Antifungal Agents
Antifungal Agents (Vaginal)
Antifungals for Dermatological Use
Antifungals for Topical Use
Antiinfectives and Antiseptics for Local Oral Treatment
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