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Clotrimazole

2 known interactions
2 brand names

Indications

  • Fungal infection in otitis externa
  • Fungal skin infections
  • Superficial sites of infection in vaginal and vulval candidiasis (dose
  • Vaginal candidiasis (dose
  • Vaginal candidiasis

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Drug Interactions

Moderate interactions

2 drug interactions identified for Clotrimazole. Check the full interaction details, severity ratings, and clinical recommendations in the MedNext app.

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Safety Information

🤰Pregnancy guidance available

Cautions

With topical use Contact with eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided With vaginal use Avoid intravaginal preparations (particularly those that require use of an applicator) in young girls who are...

Side Effects

General side-effects: Frequency not known Oedema; paraesthesia; skin reactions Specific side-effects: Frequency not known When used by ear Hypersensitivity; pain With topical use Pain With vaginal use...

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Brand Names

Candid(IN)Canesten(IN, PK, SA, AE, EG, ZA, NG)
Mn

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Source: MedNext Audited Proprietary Dataset

Last reviewed: 2026

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