CLOTRIMAZOLE 1%w/w IP

An antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. An effective and well-tolerated agent for the treatment of infections due to dermatophytes and yeasts. (H Szarmach, 1977) A broad-spectrum antimycotic drug mainly used for the treatment of Candida albicans and other fungal infections. (P D Crowley, 2014) Displays fungistatic antimycotic activity by targeting the biosynthesis of ergosterol and inhibits fungal growth. (P D Crowley, 2014) Provides better improvements in erythema, scaling, and itching in patients with tinea cruris. (Dan Zhao, 2020) Exhibits good efficacy with complete cure rates of 73%-100%. (E H Taudorf, 2019) Has been widely used topically for the treatment of superficial dermatophytosis for years. (Manasi Banerjee1, 2011) The drug of choice for the topical treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis and Candida balanitis. (Werner Mendling, 2020) The first-line treatment in uncomplicated and certain types of complicated vaginal yeast infections, as well as Candida balanitis. (Werner Mendling, 2020) More effective than the tolnaftate solution for uncomplicated otomycosis. (Jimenez-Garcia L, 2020) An effective agent in tinea corporis infection. (Manasi Banerjee, 2011)