PRICOSTAT Cream (Clotrimazole cream)
Clotrimazole cream is indicated for the topical treatment of candidiasis due to Candida albicans and tinea versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
Clotrimazole is also available as a non prescription item which is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea curis and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum
Dosage regimen and direction for use
Gently massage sufficient clotrimazole topical cream into the affected and surrounding skin area twice a day, in the morning and evening.
Contraindications
Clotrimazole cream is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components
Side effects and adverse reactions
The following adverse reactions have been reported in connection with the use of Clotrimazole: erythema, stinging, blistering, peeling, edema, pruritus, urticaria, burning and general irritation of the skin.
Precautions and warnings
If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of Clotrimazole, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Clotrimazole topical preparation is not for ophthalmic use.
Symptoms and treatment of overdosage
Acute overdosage with topical application of clotrimazole is unlikely and would not be expected to lead to a life threatening situation.
Links
- https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/drugs/18755-clotrimazole-skin-cream-lotion-or-solution
- https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/clotrimazole/
- https://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-4316/clotrimazole-topical/details
- https://myhealthbox.eu/en/pricostat-cream-10-w-w/5583976
- https://www.drugs.com/mtm/clotrimazole-topical.html
- https://www.verywellhealth.com/how-to-apply-vaginal-cream-3521167
- https://sw.delachieve.com/cream-clotrimazole-maelekezo-kwa-ajili-ya-matumizi/
- https://sw.warbletoncouncil.org/clotrimazol-4806
