Clotrimazole (Vaginal)
Description
Clotrimazole (Vaginal) is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of your vagina. It works by stopping the growth of the infection-causing fungi.
Clotrimazole (Vaginal) may rarely cause abdominal pain, vaginal bleeding, burning sensation/irritation/itchiness, etc. in your vagina. These symptoms usually subside on their own. However, consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe.
Clotrimazole (Vaginal) should be inserted into your vagina as directed by your doctor. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your infection.
Clotrimazole (Vaginal) should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Clotrimazole (Vaginal)
- Burning sensation in the vagina
- Itching or Irritation in the Vagina
- Vaginal bleeding
- Lower abdominal pain
- Rash, swelling, redness of the vagina
Uses of Clotrimazole (Vaginal)
What is it prescribed for?
- Vaginal Candidiasis
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe time taken by Clotrimazole (Vaginal) to show its action is not clinically known.
- Duration of effectThe duration for which Clotrimazole (Vaginal) remains active in your body is not clinically known.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Clotrimazole (Vaginal).
- Usage in pregnancy?Due to the lack of adequate data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to Clotrimazole (Vaginal) is not known. However, this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
- Usage while breast-feeding?It is not known if Clotrimazole (Vaginal) passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
Allergy
Avoid Clotrimazole (Vaginal) if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Due to the lack of adequate data in pregnant women, the risk to the developing foetus due to Clotrimazole (Vaginal) is not known. However, this medicine may be safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Clotrimazole (Vaginal) passes into breastmilk. However, this medicine may be safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation.
General warnings
For vaginal use only
Clotrimazole (Vaginal) is used to treat fungal infections of your vagina. It is meant for vaginal use only.
Vaginal intercourse
It is recommended to avoid vaginal intercourse while using Clotrimazole (Vaginal) due to the increased risk of your partner being infected.
Use during menstruation
Treatment with Clotrimazole (Vaginal) during your menstrual period should be avoided due to the risk of this medicine being washed out by the menstrual flow. Do not use tampons or other vaginal products while using this medicine.
Use effective contraceptive methods
Clotrimazole (Vaginal) may damage the rubber contraceptives (condoms or diaphragms) and thereby reduce their effectiveness. It is recommended to use an alternative contraceptive method for at least five days after using this medicine.
Missed Dose
Apply the missed dose of Clotrimazole (Vaginal) as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Since Clotrimazole (Vaginal) is intended for vaginal use, the likelihood of side effects due to an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Sirolimus
Tacrolimus
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Clotrimazole (Vaginal) is meant for vaginal use only. Use it as directed by your doctor.
Use Clotrimazole (Vaginal) at around the same time daily for the ease of remembrance. Do not discontinue treatment with this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Do not give Clotrimazole (Vaginal) to others even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Consult your doctor if the infection recurs more than twice within six months.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Clotrimazole (Vaginal) is an antifungal medicine that works by damaging the cell membrane of the fungus. This prevents the growth of fungus and stops the spread of infection.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Vaginal anti-infectives
Schedule
OTC
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Information on this page was last updated on 26 Oct 2021
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