Clotrimazole, known commercially as Canesten, is a remedy used to treat thrush and moth of the skin, feet or nails because it enters the affected layers, dying or inhibiting the growth of fungi.
Clotrimazole can be purchased from pharmacies in the form of dermatological cream or spray, and can be used by adults and children, and in vaginal cream or vaginal tablet, which can be used by adults.
The price of clotrimazole varies between 3 and 26 reais
Clotrimazole is indicated for the treatment of fungi in the skin, athlete’s foot, ring between the fingers or toes, at the groove at the base of the nail, nail moth, superficial thrush, versicolor stonyness, erythresm, seborrheic dermatitis, infections of the woman’s external genitalia and nearby areas caused by yeasts such as Candida and inflammation of the gland and foreskin of the penis caused by yeasts.
How to use clotrimazole consists of:
Before applying Clotrimazol, the affected area of the skin should always be washed and dry and towels, underwear and socks that are in contact with affected areas of the skin should be changed daily.
Side effects of clotrimazole include contact dermatitis, fainting, low blood pressure, shortness of breath, hives, blisters, discomfort, pain, swelling and irritation of the site, peeling of the skin, itching, burns or burns and abdominal pain.
Clotrimazole is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to formula components.
Sing, when applied to the genital area, can reduce the effectiveness and safety of latex products, such as condoms, diaphragms, or vaginal spermicides. In addition, this medicine should not be used by pregnant or lactating women without medical advice.
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