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Hello. Can Clotrimazole ointment be used for vaginal infection during the first trimster of pregnancy?

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Hi, Clotrimazole topical has been assigned to pregnancy category B by the FDA. Systemic absorption is minimal following topical or vaginal administration. Clotrimazole use has not been well studied du ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed me clotrimazole for dry skin. I've been using it twice a day for about 3 weeks and it has only made my dry skin more itchy. I was told it should clear up after 2 weeks should i continue using it, should i try something else, or just stop all together?

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U can try...Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appe ...  Read More

How long is it safe to use clotrimazole on penis. I have an infection on my penis and I am using it from 1 month so I want to know that is it safe to use more or not

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Better to assess it to see the effects of clotrimazole ...  Read More

My doctor recommended me clotrimazole cream IP for my penis so I want to know that can I apply this cream on my head or glans of the penis or not . Is this safe or not.

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You can apply it. ...  Read More

How to use miconazole cream ? Does medicine have to apply outside vaginal skin or have to apply inside vagina

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Both . First wash wipe dry and then apply ...  Read More

Hello doctor, I have yellowish white discharge... Can we use clindamycin and clotrimazole vaginal suppositories at 30weeks of pregnancy?

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Its better to take any other combination in pregnancy.. Consult online ...  Read More

Ketoconazole shampoo and miconazole cream is good for fungal infection or not please suggest because i have fungal infection in my underwear sone last year

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Depends on the severity..Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or ...  Read More

Please tell me sir How to use Clotrimazole or ketoconazole creams on skin ring worms

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Donot self treat. You may be suffering from tinea cruris which is fungal infection of the inner thighs, groin and buttocks area. It is also called jock itch. It can be treated by taking four to six we ...  Read More

My 1 year old daughter ate little bit of Clotrimazole ointment. Will it cause any effects? What I need to do now? Pls advise.

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U need to see is she fine as in activity wise playful and all ... And give her more of water to drink as much as possible ...  Read More

How meny times use for day Clotrimazole or ketoconazole creams on hand ring worm

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Twice..Fungal infection or Ring worm.. when occurs in groin, called as jock itch.. Usually fungal infection is common in moist areas of body like skin folds..It's mostly circular or round in appearanc ...  Read More

Currently I'm 4 months pregnant .I'm having urine infection my doctor gave me clotrimazole tablet to insert in vagina ...can I pee after insertion ? I already peed before and again I'm having urge to pee. Can I pee??

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Urine infection will not be treated by the vaginal pessary that you have been advised to insert the pessary to be inserted is to be used at bed time so that it's stays for a longer time and does no ...  Read More

I am trying to conceive. Took clomid tablets and now waiting for ovulation days. My doubt is i have been having itching in and around vulva and in the vaginal opening. So can i use canesten clotrimazole cream? Is it safe to use when you are trying to get pregnant?

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Yes you can ...  Read More

I'm having this around six months no improvement by using clotrimazole ointment . What is this condition called Doctor please give me medicine suggestions

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This seems to be a fungal infection ...  Read More

Little Clotrimazole powder fell into my baby's mouth accidentally. I instantly swiped it out with a clean cloth. What to do now?

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No need to worry if there is no redness or blobs over the tongue ...  Read More

My doctor prescribed me clotrimazole cream IP for my penis 2 times a day so I want to know that how to use it .

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Hi I mistakenly drop clotrimazole lotion in my eyes. I bought this for my fungal infection in head. Would there be any problem in my eyes. I was facing some reddish eye issue for few days and I was using ciplox drop for eyes for that treatment. But today I mistakenly drop clotrimazole in my eyes. I don't have any issue right now. Also I have washed

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No issues ...  Read More

I was having a little infection on my inner foreskin most likely yeast infection although I have never diagonsed it properly but there's no chance of me having a STD n the infection was little with no pain n uncomfortable feeling so I neglected it for about a year. Now I thought to get rid of it so I googled the symptoms n took a antifungal topical

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Can I use clotrimazole USP 1% skin solution on scalp . One doctor prescribed me 1% lotion but now it has stopped. So can I use clotrimazole USP 1% skin solution of another company on scalp? And how often it is necessary to wash head while I am applying it. Can I wash head only with fresh water or I will have to use shampoo daily?

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No use.. Specific medicine required...You are suffering from seborrheic dermatitis Causing this.. Medicine available for good improvement......As the treatment varies depending on the severity... Send ...  Read More

First I request you to inform me whether clotrimazole 1% skin solution can be applied on scalp or not and secondly, is it useful for Seborrheic dermatitis ?

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No use..For detailed prescription do direct online consultation by sending photos ...  Read More

Miconazole nitrate gel Dk Gel is good for 6month baby... can I apply... My baby have rashes in skin.. his skin is dry skin... Please don't tell me simply to contract paediatric... Here I am asking whether it can be given to baby or not... If I am going to pad why should use practo and ask question here...

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Can you able to share d pic of d skin lesion.... ...  Read More

Can I use ketoconazole shampoo and clotrimazole skin lotion together for tinea cupitis. I also use terbinafine tablets as oral medication.

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For tinea capitis..U r not on correct treatment..Do direct online consultation for proper diagnosis and treatment ...  Read More

PLEASE NAME A CLOTRIMAZOLE 2 MG BASED GEL FOR FUNGAL INFECTION ON SKIN CAUSING EXTREME ITCHING IN LOWER BACK AND ABDOMEN

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Onky cream is not enough. The treatment for fungal infection is simple. You have to take anti fungal tablets and creams for 4 to 6 weeks following which it resolves. Do not apply soap on that area and ...  Read More

My 2 year old baby orally taken clotrimazole cream 30 gm.she taken about 2 teaspoons.whether there is any problem occurs.how it affect her body.which complications may occur.how we can relive its effect.

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. Please visit pediatrician for necessary check up. ...  Read More

Cracks and white patches in the corners of my mouth. My dr diagnosed me as having an oral fungal infection and prescribed clotrimazole. The cream says for skin use only, but because I am putting it right at the corners of my mouth it is inevitably getting a little bit inside my mouth. Do I need to be concerned?

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Homeopathy offers a very beneficial and effective mode of treatment that boosts the body’s healing processes to fight and eradicate fungal infection. Unlike conventional treatment, the natural H ...  Read More

A doctor has diagnosed me with Ringworm on the backs of my hands and gave me 1% clotrimazole cream to treat it. It has been a couple months now and while my condition had improved, it won't completely heal and will come back worse whenever my hands are wet for extrended periods of time. I am wondering if I use 2 or 3% clotrimazole cream will work

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It's 1 only.... Please send photos of the affected area privately for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult for detailed information and prescription. ...  Read More

When i use clotrimazole powder and cream. I saw my inner wear got wet. Shall u guide me. Do i have any problem. I m not getting cure. From 3 days i m suffering.

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Use DK gel twice daily, along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for detai ...  Read More

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