Manufacturer: Ind Swift Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Clotrimazole(1% w/w)
Tube of 15gm Cream
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Cazol Cream is for external use only. You should use it in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as that may cause increased side effects. If your condition goes on for longer than four weeks or gets worse at any time, let your doctor know. The effects of this medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry and washing hands before and after treating the infection. If you have an athlete’s foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.
Clotrimazole exerts its action primarily by damaging the permeability barrier in the fungal cytoplasmic membrane. [6] Clotrimazole thereby inhibits the biosynthesis of ergosterol in a concentration-dependent manner by inhibiting the demethylation of 14 alpha lanosterol.
Clotrimazole is available for topical use only. When used intraorally as a troche, only small amounts are absorbed and then metabolized in the liver. Usual administration is via 10-mg lozenges (troches), which are to be dissolved slowly in the mouth five times daily for 7 to 14 days.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Cazol
Blisters
Skin peeling
Swelling
Application site irritation
Onychomycosis. Topical clotrimazole is not effective for onychomycosis.
Pregnancy.
Breast-feeding.
Contraceptive Devices, Menstruation.
Azole Antifungals Hypersensitivity.
Ocular Exposure, Ophthalmic Administration.
Drug-drug Interactions.
Cazol Cream is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
No interaction found/established
Cazol Cream is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Use with caution Below 9years: Contraindicated
Topical clotrimazole is used to treat tinea corporis (ringworm; fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), tinea cruris (jock itch; fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks), and tinea pedis (athlete's foot; fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes). Clotrimazole is in a class of antifungal medications called imidazoles. It works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause infection.
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Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cazol Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Few tips to prevent infection:
Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
Keep your vagina clean and dry.
Use a separate clean towel for the infected area.
Take a shower with antifungal soap after gyming or severe sweating.
Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Apply a sufficient amount to cover the affected area and 1 inch of the immediate surrounding skin.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection does not clear up even after four weeks of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
If used topically on the nipple area, wash breasts before feeding your child.
Do not apply Cazol Cream on cuts or burns. Keep away from children.
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.
Q. What is Cazol Cream used for?
Cazol Cream is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat fungal skin infections such as ringworm (fungal skin infection that causes a red scaly rash on different parts of the body), athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes), fungal nappy rash and fungal sweat rash. It is also used to relieve irritation of the vulva (external thrush) and irritation occurring at the end of the penis, which may be associated with thrush.
Q. Cazol Cream is effective against which fungi?
Cazol Cream is effective against Trichophyton species which cause ringworm infection, athlete’s foot, and jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin or buttocks). It is also effective against yeast known as Candida which commonly causes vaginal thrush (infection caused by an overgrowth of yeast called Candida albicans).
Q. I have started using Cazol Cream. By when can I expect to start seeing the improvements?
The symptoms of skin infection, such as itching or soreness, should improve within a few days of treatment. However, the signs such as redness and scaling may take longer to disappear. Do not stop applying this medicine before the duration advised by your doctor, even if you feel better.
Q. What precautions are necessary while applying Cazol Cream?
Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying Cazol Cream. If you are using the cream for an infected foot, wash and dry your feet thoroughly before applying the cream, especially between the toes, before applying the cream. Cazol Cream should be applied thinly and evenly and rubbed gently onto the affected areas two or three times daily.
Q. For how long should I apply Cazol Cream? Can I stop if the symptoms have completely disappeared?
The duration of treatment depends on the type of infection. In general, the treatment is continued for 1 month for tinea infection and for at least 15 days for candida infection. Do not stop the treatment on your own even if you feel better because the infection may come back as it takes some time to kill the fungus.
Q. Is Cazol Cream safe to use in children?
Cazol Cream is safe for children only if taken as directed by the doctor. It should be given to children in the correct dose only for the prescribed length of time. Minor side effects may occur but usually, they are not bothersome. However, if you develop a burning sensation, redness, and itching (which is severe in nature), stop the medicine and contact your doctor.
Q. Are there any measures that should be taken to help a faster recovery?
Keep the affected skin areas clean and dry but avoid excessive rubbing. You may have the urge to scratch because of itchiness but avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of the skin and cause the infection to spread further. Do not share towels, bath mats, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
Q. Does Cazol Cream affect contraception?
Cazol Cream may reduce the effectiveness of rubber contraceptives, like diaphragms and condoms. If you are using the cream on the vulva or penis, you should use alternative methods of contraception, for at least 5 days after using Cazol Cream.
Q. How should I use Cazol Cream?
Gently massage Cazol Cream into the affected skin areas 2-3 times daily. Apply it in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Depending on the condition you are being treated for, treatment should be continued for about two weeks after the disappearance of symptoms such as burning sensation, itching, redness, etc.
