KLOTRIMAZOL (Clotrimazole).

     Diphenyl - (2-chlorophenyl) -1 - imidazolilmetan.

     Synonyms : Kanesten, Candid, Canesten, Empecid, Imidil, Lotrimin, Mycosporin, Panmicol and others.

     Clotrimazole is one of a group of imidazolnyh-containing products (see Ketoconazole, Mikozolon, Mikonazol).

     Clotrimazole applied locally. The drug has a wide range of activity. Effective against dermophytes yeast fungi; Also at the anti-staphylococci and streptococci.

     Assign with mycosis skin caused by dermatomitsetami, blastomitsetami, mould fungi, with mycosis with secondary skin infection (mycosis feet, nails, etc.) as well as genital candidiasis.

     Applied as a masi (cream), and the solution intravaginalnyh tablets.

     Crem cause or solution to the affected areas, thin layer of 2 to 3 times a day, rubbing. The course of treatment is usually up to 4 weeks or more. When Mycobacterium feet to prevent recurrence continue treatment during the three weeks after the disappearance of symptoms. Before lubricating foot warm water wash with soap and thoroughly dried, especially mezhpaltsevye space.

     To treat genital candidiasis imposed on the night of the vagina pill, and the vulva and perineum skin, cuticles 1% cream. To also instillyatsiyu 1% solution in the urethra for 6 days.

     There are data on a drug for the treatment of multicolored fishes. Bears in areas affected 1% cream, or 1% solution in 10 days or more (up to 3 to 4 weeks).

     Contraindications : pregnancy.

     Method of issuance : 1% cream in tubes of 20 grams; 1% solution in orange glass bottles of 15 ml; Pill intravaginalnye to 0.1 g drug.

     Storage : in the dark spot.

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