This drug is a broad spectrum antimycotic or antifungal agent. Clotrimazole's antimycotic properties were discovered in the late 1960s [A174094]. Clotrimazole falls under the _imidazole_ category of _azole_ antifungals, possessing broad-spectrum antimycotic activity [A174094]. It is available in various preparations, including creams, pessaries, and troche formulations (slowly dissolving tablets). As well as its antifungal activity, clotrimazole has become a drug of interest in treating several other diseases such as sickle cell disease, malaria and some cancers [A174094]. The minimal side effect profile of this drug and its uncomplicated metabolic profile have led it to gain widespread acceptance for the treatment of mycotic outbreaks such as vaginal yeast infections as well as athlete's foot [A174097].
Synonyms
1-(α-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzhydryl)imidazole
1-(o-Chloro-α,α-diphenylbenzyl)imidazole
Clotrimazolum
1-(o-Chlorotrityl)imidazole
1-((2-Chlorophenyl)diphenylmethyl)-1H-imidazole
Clotrimazol
Clotrimazole
Brand Names
Canesten Extra Strength External Antifungal Cream
sunmark Clotrimazole 3
Canesten Crm 1% Top
Extra Strength Clotrimazole Extra Fort -fluconazole Combi
Athletes Foot
Best Choice Clotrimazole
Canesten Comfortab 3
Terrasil Athletes Foot AntiFungal Treatment Max
Thera plus Antifungal Clotrimazole
Canesten 6 Day Internal Cream
Canesoral Combi 1 Day
Forticept Antifungal Foot Cream
Clotrimazol Dual
Live Better Antifungal
Desenex
Clotrimazol
Athletes Foot Antifungal Antifungal
Clotrimazole Cream 1%
Clotrimazole Extra Strength External Antifungal Cream
Terrasil Foot and Nail Anti-Fungal Maximum Strength
Clotrimazole External Cream
Up and Up Jock Itch Relief
Terrasil Antifungal Cream Maximum Strength
Anti-Fungal Cream
Clotrimazole 1% Topical Antifungal Cream
Forticept Antifungal Cooling
Up and Up Athletes Foot
Jock Itch
Clotrimazole Athletes Foot
TerrasilMed ANTIFUNGAL
TopCare Clotrimazole 3
Lotrimin
Myclo-gyne Cream 1%
Canesten 1% Topical Solution
Smooth Gator Fungus Eliminator
Canesten External Cream
Votriza-AL
Pedesil
Jock Itch Clotrimazole Antifungal
TopCare Antifungal
CVSHealth Antifungal
Clotrimazole 1%
First Aid Research Antifungal Cream 1oz
Taro-clotrimazole/betamethasone Dipropionate
Canesten Combi 3 Day
Signature Care Antifungal
Myclo-derm Solution 1%
Signature Care Athletes Foot
Silka Ringworm
WinCo Foods Antifungal
Canesten 3 Vaginal Tablet Combi-pak
UpandUp Clotrimazole
WinCo Antifungal
Canesten Crm 1% Vag
Neo-zol Cream 1%
Dr Sheffield Athletes Foot
Family Wellness Antifungal
Terrasil Ringworm Treatment MAX
Protective and Moisturizing Skin
CAREONE Clotrimazole
Rexall Jock Itch
Terrasil Jock Itch Treatment Maximum Strength
Aspiera Anti-Fungal
Shield and Protect Anti-Fungal
MakeSense
Fungicure Pumpspray
Aptrimazole 1.0% Antifungal Cream
Western Family Athletes Foot
Neo-zol Vaginal Cream 2%
Fungicure Manicure Pedicure Anti Fungal
Smart Sense Athletes Foot Antifungal
Leader Athletes Foot Clotrimazole
Terrasil Anti-Fungal Treatment
Family Care Antifungal
Olp Clotrimazole
Fastrin Anti - Fungal Skin Care
Fungistat Max
Myclo Crm 10mg
Terrasil Jock-Itch Treatment MAX
Jock Itch Antifungal
Terrasil Tinea Treatment MAX
Walgreens Jock Itch
Family Care Clotrimazole Antifungal
Gerlasan Hand
Canesten Combi 1 Day
Mycelex
Canesten 200 Mg Vaginal Inserts
Canesten Combi-pak 1 Day Therapy
PerfectHeal Antifungal
SoundBody Clotrimazole Antifungal
JiDeSheng
S-Cream CLOTRIMAZOLE Cream 1%
ShopRite antifungal
Fortinia
1MED Clotrimazole 1% Antifungal Cream
Occulus Skin Hydrating Topical Foam CLO-1
Lucky SuperSoft Athletes Foot
Skin Repair
Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate
PRO-EX Anti Fungal
HEB Antifungal
Kleer-Plex Fungistat Fungus Cure
Antifungal
Canesten 3 Day Internal Cream
Lotrimin Antifungal
Pedesil Maximum Strength
Clotrimazole/Betameth
Gyne-Lotrimin 3
Hua Tuo Xian Gao Antifungal
Alevazol
Kleer-Plex Fungistat Athlete Foot Cure
CVS Pharmacy Clotrimazole 3
Athlete Foot Cream with Clotrimazole
Clotrimaderm Vaginal 6
CAREALL Clotrimazole
Canesten 1 Day Internal Cream
Footlogix
Ringworm
TM-Clotrimazole
CVS Pharmacy ITCH RELIEF ANTIFUNGAL
Rexall Athletes Foot
SIMPLY VITAL Antifungal Cream
CVS Antifungal Ringworm
ClotrimazOil Antifungal
Quality Choice Athletes Foot
Scheinpharm Clotrimazole 1%
Canesten Combi 1 Day Comfortab + Extra Strength External Cream
Terrasil Rapid-Clear Anti-Fungal
Myclo-gyne Inserts
Oheal Manuka Honey Eczema Cream
Clotrimazole Antifungal
Gehwol Fusskraft Nail and Skin Protection
Gehwol Nail Protection Pen
Antifungal Cream
Major Clotrimazole
Terrasil Anti-fungal Treatment
Equaline Antifungal Cream
Neo-zol Vaginal Cream 1%
Anti Fungal
Clotrimazole Vaginal 3
Shopko Athletes Foot
Family Care Clotrimazole Anti-Fungal Cream 1%
Canesten Vaginal Inserts 100mg
Equaline Clotrimazole Antifungal
Walgreens Clotrimazole
DermacinRx Therazole Pak
Jock Itch Cream with Clotrimazole
Myclo Solution
Lakesia
Fungicure Intensive
Zapotol Clotrimazole
Au Kah Chuen Antifungal
Clotrimazole External Antifungal Cream
Dynarex Antifungal
Meijer Clotrimazole Antifungal
Meijer Athletes Foot Cream AF
Femmesil
meijer Clotrimazole 3
Quality Choice Clotrimazole
Clotrimaderm Topical Solution 1% USP
Clotrimaderm Vaginal 3
Footlogix Intensive Care Diabetic Formula
Clotrimazole-fluconazole Combi
Good Sense Athletes Foot antifungal
Good Neighbor Pharmacy Clotrimazole
Walgreens Clotrimazole Antifungal
Clotrimaderm-fluconazole Combi-pack
Indication
**Topical preparations** Clotrimazole topical cream is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections [F3088], [F3121]: Tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to _Trichophyton rubrum_, _Trichophyton mentagrophytes_, _Epidermophyton floccosum_ Candidiasis due to _Candida albicans_ Tinea versicolor due to _Malassezia furfur_ Diaper rash infected by _Candida albicans_ In some preparations, clotrimazole may be combined with betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid [F3121]. **Oral preparations** The oral troche preparation is indicated for the local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis [FDA label]. It is also indicated as a prophylactic drug to reduce the incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients immunocompromised by conditions such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation [FDA label]. Troche preparations are not indicated for the treatment of any systemic mycoses [FDA label].
Categories
Anti-Infective Agents
Anti-Infective Agents, Local
Antifungal Agents
Antifungal Agents (Vaginal)
Antifungals for Dermatological Use
Antifungals for Topical Use
Antiinfectives and Antiseptics for Local Oral Treatment
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