Can I use clotrimazole tablet and cream together?

Can I use clotrimazole tablet and cream together?

Clotrimazole comes as an external cream, an internal cream and a pessary (a tablet you insert into your vagina). For vaginal thrush you can use pessaries or cream or both at the same time. The pessaries and internal cream are sometimes sold together.

Can you use thrush cream and tablet together?

Combination treatments are a 2in1 complete treatment for thrush. All combination treatments include an internal treatment (vaginal pessary, soft gel pessary, vaginal cream or oral capsule) and an external treatment (a tube of cream) to treat both the cause and the symptoms of thrush for a complete relief.

Can you use too much clotrimazole?

An overdose of clotrimazole topical is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.

Can I use clotrimazole after using miconazole?

No interactions were found between clotrimazole and miconazole. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

What infections does clotrimazole treat?

Clotrimazole treats different types of fungal infections including:

• athlete’s foot.
• ringworm.
• fungal nail infection.
• infected nappy rash.
• rash in folds of skin (intertrigo)
• thrush.

Where do you apply clotrimazole cream?

If you are using clotrimazole cream, apply the cream to the area around the outside of your vagina and back passage two or three times daily. Rub it in gently. Continue to use the cream until the itching and soreness due to the infection are gone.

How quickly does thrush tablet work?

If you have vaginal thrush, balanitis or oral thrush, your symptoms should be better within 7 days of taking fluconazole. If you have a serious fungal infection, ask your doctor how long it will take for fluconazole to start to work. It may be 1 to 2 weeks before it reaches its full effect.

What are the side effects of clotrimazole?

Burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, redness, pimple-like bumps, tenderness, or flaking of the treated skin may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

How long does it take clotrimazole to work?

It usually takes 7 days for fungal infections to improve. Apply clotrimazole to the infected area 2 or 3 times a day for at least 2 weeks. The most common side effect of clotrimazole is irritation in the area where you apply the treatment.

How do I get rid of a fungal infection in my pubic area?

What is the treatment for fungal groin infection? You can buy an antifungal cream from pharmacies, or obtain one on prescription. There are various types and brands – for example, terbinafine, clotrimazole, econazole, ketoconazole and miconazole. These modern creams are good at clearing fungal skin infections.

What is clotrimazole cream used to treat mostly?

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat yeast (fungal) infections. Oral clotrimazole is used to treat and prevent yeast infections of the mouth and throat. Clotrimazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Can you get clotrimazole cream over the counter?

An individual can usually purchase clotrimazole cream over the counter. It is often sold in drug and grocery stores. Sometimes a doctor may recommend it in prescription form by itself or in combination with another medication.

What conditions is clotrimazole used to treat?

Clotrimazole is a medicine which is also used to treat fungal infections on areas of the body other than the skin. For example, it is used to treat vaginal thrush and some ear infections. There is more information about the preparations used to treat these conditions in the separate medicine leaflets called Clotrimazole for vaginal thrush and Clotrimazole for ear infections .

How do you apply clotrimazole?

Clotrimazole is usually applied in two ways to treat thrush. A pessary or internal (intravaginal) cream is inserted high into the vagina to treat the infection. Then a cream (usually containing 2% clotrimazole) is applied around the outside of the vagina to relieve the itching and soreness.