Candiva Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Clotrimazole

Indications/Uses

Fungal skin infections eg, ringworm, athlete's foot, fungal intertrigo & nail & scalp infections, pityriasis versicolor, dermatophytosis & superficial candidiasis; protozoal infection trichomoniasis when other drugs are contraindicated. Cream: Candidiasis eg, candidal intertrigo, candidal paronychia, candidal vulvitis, candidal balanitis & anogenital candidiasis due to C. albicans, tinea versicolor due to M. furfur, fungal diaper dermatitis & erythrasma. Dermal infections eg, tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, tinea capitis, tinea barbae & tinea unguium.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Cream Gently massage into the affected & surrounding area bid (morning & evening).

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity.

Special Precautions

Discontinue use if irritation occurs. Pregnancy & lactation. Cream: Not for ophth use.

Adverse Reactions

Erythema, stinging, blistering, peeling, edema, pruritus, urticaria, burning & general irritation of the skin.

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MIMS Class

Topical Antifungals & Antiparasites

ATC Classification

D01AC01 - clotrimazole ; Belongs to the class of imidazole and triazole derivatives. Used in the topical treatment of fungal infection.

Regulatory Classification

Non-Rx

Presentation/Packing

Form

Candiva cream 1% w/w

Packing/Price

5 g x 1's (P155.25/tube)

Form

Candiva topical powd 1% w/w

Packing/Price

(dusting) 30 g x 1's (P199/container)

Candiva

clotrimazole

Manufacturer:

Glenmark

Distributor:

Glenmark