Clocip Cream

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Clocip Cream is a broad spectrum antifungal medicine used to treat skin infections such as athlete’s foot, jock itch and ringworm. It also relieves symptoms such as burning, itching, cracking of the skin and discomfort caused by these infections.

Clocip Cream Details

Composition = Clotrimazole

Dosage = 1%

Indication = Fungal infections of vagina

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd.

What Is Clocip Cream?

This is a popular medication when it comes to the treatment of fungal infections of the skin. Some conditions where the medicine is used include athlete’s foot, ringworm and jock itch. Apart from treating the infection, Clocip Cream also reduces the symptoms of such skin infections, such as burning, itching and cracking of the skin.

How Does Clocip Cream Work?

This is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane.

What Is Route Of Administration?

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

Side Effects Of Clocip Cream

Major

Irritation, discomfort, pain or a burning or stinging sensation

Other allergic skin reactions such as itchy rash, swelling, peeling or flaking of the skin

Minor

Swallowing or breathing problems

Feeling dizzy or faint, red raised itchy skin rash (severe allergic reactions)

Nausea

Drug To Drug Interaction

Erythromycin for bacterial infections

Astemizole for allergies

Cisapride for heartburn

Medicines to thin your blood (e.g. warfarin)

Rifabutin or rifampicin (for tuberculosis) or other anti-fungal medicines (including ketoconazole)

Medicines to reduce cholesterol (e.g. statins)

Medicines for high blood pressure, water tablets (diuretics) or for heart problems

Amiodarone (used for rhythm disorders)

Amphotericin B (Conventional) = Amphotericin B is the only medicine that is known to interact with clotrimazole. Avoid, the latter medication, if you are already consuming the former medication.

While Tacking Clocip Cream

Do

Your doctor has prescribed Clocip Cream to cure your infection and improve symptoms.

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.

Don’t

Opthalmic use = This is not recommended for use in the eyes. Both purposeful and accidental application of this medicine into the eyes should be avoided.

Use only in confirmed infection = This should not be used until the infection is diagnosed by a doctor. Other diseases may also show similar symptoms.

Vaginal irritation = This may cause burning and irritation upon vaginal application. Consult your doctor if the symptoms do not improve and the irritation persists.

Resistance = This should be used for the full prescribed course even when the symptoms get better. The infection may recur and the fungi may get less sensitive to the medicine resulting in drug resistance if it is not used for the full prescribed course.

Uses Of Clocip Cream

This is used to treat all fungal skin infections such as infection of the vulva and also used with other medicines to treat infection of the vagina. It is also used to prevent reinfection by applying on the penis of the sexual partner. Clocip solution can also be used to treat fungal infections of the middle ear and outer ear. This medicine works by blocking the synthesis of a substance in the cell membranes of fungi. It may lead to functional and structural dysfunction of fungi.

Storage Of Clocip Cream

Keep out of the reach and sight of children. This product should be stored in the original carton. Do not store above 25°C. Do not use after the expiry date which is stated at one end of the carton and on the end of the tube of cream. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.