Clotrimazole 1% Cream

Description

Clotrimazole 1% Cream

Clotrimazole 1% cream (20g) is used to treat a broad range of fungal skin infections. Common fungal treated by clotrimazole 1% cream include ringworm, athlete’s foot, fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) and irritation of the end of the penis.

How does clotrimazole 1% cream work?

The antifungal active ingredient in clotrimazole 1% cream kills the fungus causing the skin infection and prevents the infection spreading.

How do you use clotrimazole 1% cream?

Our Superintendent Pharmacist recommends applying clotrimazole 1% cream to the affected area twice a day, or as directed by your doctor. Ensure that skin is clean and dry before application.

As an anti-fungal topical treatment, clotrimazole 1% cream is only effective when applied to fungal skin infections. It should not be used to treat bacterial or viral skin infections. If you are unsure whether you, or your child, have a fungal skin infection, seek professional medical advice.

Recommended by our Superintendent Pharmacist

All of the above advice has been sanctioned by our Superintendent Pharmacist, Shilpa Shailen Karia, MRPharmS. Shilpa is our in-house medical expert and has worked with Chemist Direct as a Pharmacist for 4 years. She graduated from Aston University with a Pharmacy degree in 2013.

Shilpa is currently studying for a postgraduate degree in clinical dermatology from the University of South Wales.