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Indication & Dosage |
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| Oral |
| OROPHARYNGEAL CANDIDIASIS |
| Adult:
Per lozenge contains 10 mg clotrimazole: Suck 1 lozenge 5 times daily for 14 days. For prevention in patients receiving immunosuppressant therapy: 1 lozenge tid for the immunosuppressant treatment duration. |
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| Vaginal |
| VULVOVAGINAL CANDIDIASIS |
| Adult:
As pessary: 100 mg daily for 6 days, 200 mg daily for 3 days or 500 mg as a single dose; alternatively, apply 1, 2 or 10% cream. |
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| Otic/Aural |
| FUNGAL OTITIS EXTERNA |
| Adult:
Apply 1% solution to affected area |
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| Topical/Cutaneous |
| FUNGAL SKIN INFECTIONS |
| Adult:
Apply a 1% cream/lotion/solution bid-tid for 2-4 wk, may be used with a 1% powder to prevent reinfection. |
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| Precautions |
Avoid contact with eyes upon topical application. Childn <3 yrs. Pregnancy, lactation. |
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| Adverse Drug Reactions |
Topical: Erythema, stinging, irritation; hypersensitivity reactions; contact dermatitis. Oral: GI disturbances, dysuria, mental depression, elevated liver enzymes. |
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| Interactions |
Antagonism with polyene antibiotics. |
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