Clotrim Cream

SPECIFICATION

 20Gm

Generics

Clotrimazole

About

Clotrimazole belongs to a group of medicines called imidazoles and is an antifungal agent which fights the cause of fungal skin infections.

Indication

It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash.

Side Effects

• Rash. • Swallowing or breathing problems. • Swelling of your lips, face, throat or tongue. • Weakness, feeling dizzy or faint. • Nausea. After you apply the cream you might experience: • Itching, rash, blisters, burning, discomfort, swelling, irritation, redness or peeling of skin.

Drug Interactions

Oral tacrolimus , sirolimus.

When not to Use

Do not use• If you (or your baby if treating nappy rash) are allergic (hypersensitive) to clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients, including cetostearyl alcohol.

Precaution

Although the infected area will itch, try not to scratch. Scratching will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further.