Clotrimazole (Topical)

Brand Names : Lotrimin AF Cream, Lotrimin AF Lotion, Lotrimin AF Solution, Lotrimin Cream, Lotrimin Lotion, Lotrimin Solution, Mycelex Cream, Mycelex Solution, Canesten Cream, Canesten Solution, Canesten Solution with Atomizer, Clotrimaderm Cream, Myclo Cream, Myclo Solution, Myclo Spray Solution, Neo-Zol Cream

Proper Use of This Medicine

Apply enough clotrimazole to cover the affected and surrounding skin areas, and rub in gently.

Keep this medicine away from the eyes .

When clotrimazole is used to treat certain types of fungus infections of the skin, an occlusive dressing (airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap) should not be applied over the medicine. To do so may cause irritation of the skin. Do not apply an occlusive dressing over this medicine unless you have been directed to do so by your doctor .

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Since fungus infections may be very slow to clear up, you may have to continue using this medicine every day for several weeks or more. If you stop using this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. Do not miss any doses .

Dosing - The dose of topical clotrimazole will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of topical clotrimazole. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so:

The number of doses you use each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you use the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using clotrimazole .

• For topical dosage forms (cream, lotion, and solution):
  • Fungal infections (treatment):
    • Adults and children - Use two times a day, morning and evening.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.