Drug Reference
Clotrimazole
Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment
- Action class
- Azole Antifungal
- Chemical class
- Azoles
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Aardora Anti-Fungal Maximum StrengthAlevazolCloticCruex AntifungalDermatinFungicure SolutionFungistatJock-EzeLasolex LiquidLotriminMometamaxMometavetMotazolOtomaxTrimazole
Available as
0.01 MG/MG · Topical Gel100 MG/ML0.001 MG/MG10 MG/ML100 MG500 MG20 MG/ML200 MG0.01 MG/MG0.01 MG/MG · Powder10 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.5 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.5 MG/ML10 MG/ML · Topical Solution10 MG0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses Cures athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis). Relieves the itching, irritation, redness, scaling and discomfort which can accompany these conditions.
How to use / dosing
Directions • Wash the affected area and dry thoroughly. ● Apply a thin layer of this product over affected area twice daily (morning and night), or as directed by a doctor. ● Supervise children in the use of this product. ● For athlete’s foot, pay special attention to the spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily. ● For athlete’s foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks. For jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks. ● If conditions persists longer, consult a doctor. ● This product is not effective on the scalp or nails.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For External use only.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- ROYCEDERM ANTIFUNGAL .SPRAY. (CLOTRIMAZOLE 1%) SPRAY [ROYCEDERM LLC]
- PUREWELLNESS FUNGAL FUSION ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL KIT (FUNGAL FUSION ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL KIT) KIT [PUREWELLNESS LLC]
- TAGRID BALANITIS RELIEF (CLOTRIMAZOLE) CREAM [TAGRID LLC]
- TAGRID ANTIFUNGAL RINGWORM TREATMENT 1% CLOTRIMAZOLE (CLOTRIMAZOLE) CREAM [TAGRID LLC]
- TAGRID ANTIFUNGAL JOCK ITCH CREAM NON-STEROIDAL CLOTRIMAZOLE 1% (CLOTRIMAZOLE) CREAM [TAGRID LLC]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.