Clotrimazole, vaginal tablet

Generic Name: Clotrimazole

Brand Names:

Availability: Over-the-Counter (OTC)

Drug Class: Antifungal

Therapeutic action

  • Antifungal

Indications

  • Vaginal candidiasis

Forms and strengths, route of administration

  • 500 mg vaginal tablet,with applicator

Dosage and duration

  • Adult: one vaginal tablet single dose, at bedtime,preferably lying down

Place the tablet on the applicator. Insert the applicator high into the vagina. Push the plunger then remove the applicator.

Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions

  • May cause: local irritation; allergic reactions.
  • Inform patients that the oil-based vaginal tablet may damage the latex in condoms and diaphragms and reduce their effectiveness.
  • Pregnancy: no contra-indication (do not use the applicator to avoid damage to the cervix)
  • Breast-feeding: no contra-indication

Remarks

  • Also comes in 100 mg vaginal tablets, applied once daily at bedtime for 6 days. Do not interrupt treatment during menstruation. Clean the applicator with water after each use.

Storage

– Below 25 °C