Clotrimazole
Also sold as: Canesten, Candid
No prescription neededAntifungals
Comes as:CreamVaginal pessaryLotionPowder
Usual adult dose
Skin: apply a thin layer 2 to 3 times a day and continue for 2 weeks after the rash clears. Vaginal: one 500 mg pessary at night as a single dose, or one 100 mg pessary each night for 6 nights.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- local burning
- itching
- redness
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- severe allergic reaction (swelling of face or throat)
- blistering at the application site
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Known allergy to clotrimazole
- Pregnancy: ask a doctor before vaginal use and insert the pessary by hand, not with an applicator
- Repeated or unusual vaginal infections (see a doctor)
Interactions
No important interactions are listed in our database. Still tell your doctor or pharmacist everything you take.