IMICLO
Cream
Dose Type
Clotrimazole 1 % w/w
Generic Name
National Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.
Manufactured By
Information
Clotrimazole 1%w/w in the cream form intended to use topically in skin to treat skin conditions caused by fungus/yeast. It treats various types of fungal infections like athletes fooot.
Therapeutic Class
Anti-fungal
Dose and Direction of Use
The cream should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area 2 – 3 times daily and rubbed in gently. Clean and dry the affected area before applying the medication. If the feet are infected, they should be thoroughly washed and dried, especially between the toes, before applying the cream. Treatment should be continued for at least one month for dermatophyte infections, or for at least two weeks for candidal infections.There is no separate dosage schedule for the young or elderly. Use this medication regularly for the most benefit.
Mode of Action
Clotrimazole acts against fungi by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis. Inhibition of ergosterol synthesis leads to structural and functional impairment of the fungal cytoplasmic membrane.
Uses
For the treatment of:
- All dermatomycoses due to moulds and other fungi (e.g. Trichophyton species)
- All dermatomycoses due to yeasts (Candida species). These include ringworm (tinea) infections (e.g. athlete's foot), paronychia, pityriasis versicolor, erythrasma and intertrigo.
- Skin diseases showing secondary infection with these fungi.
- Candidal nappy rash, vulvitis and balanitis
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Do not use the cream to treat nail or scalp infections.
Precautions and Warning
- Don't apply this medication in the eyes, nose, vagina or mouth.
- Continue to use this medication till the prescribed time even if the symptom of infections disappears or else the infection might return.
- Don't apply two times for the missed dose.
- Wash your hands after applying the medication unless the affected parttis your hands.
- Avoid contact in eyes.