Clozox Cream
Clotrimazole 1% Topical
1%
UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
| Pack size | 10gm tubex1 's pack |
|---|---|
| Unite Price | 25.00 BDT |
Indications
Clozox Cream is used for:
Skin and nail fungal infections, Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Candidiasis, Pityriasis versicolor
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous Skin and nail fungal infections: Adult: Apply 2 or 3 times daily.
Onychomycosis: for 6 months. Tinea pedis & Dermatomycoses: for 4 weeks.
Child Dose
Tinea Corporis/Tinea Pedis
Apply to affected area q12hr for 4 weeks
Tinea Cruris
>2 years: Apply to affected area q12hr for 2 weeks
Candidiasis
Gently massage sufficient clotrimazole into affected and surrounding area q12hr; reconsider diagnosis if no improvement after 4 weeks
Tinea Versicolor
Gently massage sufficient clotrimazole into affected and surrounding area q12hr; reconsider diagnosis if no improvement after 4 weeks
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Avoid contact with eyes upon topical application. Childn <3 yrs. Pregnancy, lactation.If local intolerance develops, consider withdrawal of the medicine and institution of appropriate therapy.
Lactation: Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy
Small amounts of imidazoles may be absorbed systemically following topical and vaginal administration
Lactation
Excretion in milk unknown; use with caution
Interactions
Antagonism with polyene antibiotics.
Side Effects
Side effects of Clotrimazole 1% Topical :
Elevated serum AST (SGOT) concentrations (15%)
Topical: Erythema, stinging, irritation; hypersensitivity reactions; contact dermatitis.
Edema, Pruritus, Burning, Stinging, Peeling, Urticaria, Skin fissures
Mode of Action
Clotrimazole is a broad-spectrum antifungal which binds to phospholipids in the cell membrane altering cell wall permeability causing a loss in essential intracellular elements.
Note
Clozox 1% Cream generic name is Clotrimazole 1% Topical. Clozox 1% Cream is manufactured by UniMed UniHealth Pharmaceuticals Ltd.Clozox is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Clozox Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.