Can you put clotrimazole on broken skin?

If you are using the liquid, do not apply it to any severely cracked or irritated areas.

How do you use clotrimazole on foreskin?

Retract the foreskin and clean with water. Apply the antifungal cream called clotrimazole to the foreskin and head of the penis 3 times a day unless another medicine was prescribed. Clotrimazole cream is available over the counter.

Can clotrimazole be used systemically?

Clotrimazole is not for systemic administration; it is administered via oral/transmucosal lozenges (troches), either topically or intravaginally.

Should clotrimazole burn when applied?

Clotrimazole works by killing the yeast that causes the fungal infection. It usually treats thrush within 7 days but it’s best to treat the infection for at least 2 weeks to stop it coming back. The most common side effect is an itching or burning feeling in the area being treated.

What is the formula for clotrimazole topical solution?

Clotrimazole TOPICAL SOLUTION USP, 1% contains 10 mg Clotrimazole USP, a synthetic antifungal agent having the chemical name 1-(o-Chloro-α,α-diphenylbenzyl) imidazole with the following structural formula:

Is it safe to take clotrimazole without a prescription?

NOT FOR OPHTHALMIC USE. This product is also available without a prescription. Clotrimazole topical solution USP, 1% contains 10 mg Clotrimazole USP, a synthetic antifungal agent having the chemical name 1- (o-Chloro-α,α-diphenylbenzyl) imidazole with the following structural formula: Clotrimazole is an odorless, white crystalline substance.

How much Betamethasone is in clotrimazole hydrophilic cream?

10 mg of clotrimazole, USP and 0.64 mg of betamethasone dipropionate, USP (equivalent to 0.5 mg of betamethasone) in a white to off-white hydrophilic cream. None. Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream can cause reversible hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis suppression with the potential for glucocorticosteroid insufficiency.

What are the long term side effects of clotrimazole?

Side effects not requiring immediate medical attention. 1 Abdominal or stomach cramping or pain. 2 diarrhea. 3 itching. 4 nausea or vomiting. 5 unpleasant mouth sensations Managing side effects (general information)