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Clotrimazole

OTC Vaginal RxCUI 309368
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Clotrimazole
Established class
Azole Antifungal
Chemical structure
Azoles
Route
Vaginal
Label date
2026-03-31

Indications and usage

Uses

  • treats vaginal yeast infections
  • relieves external itching and irritation due to a vaginal yeast infection

Purpose

Active ingredients Purpose Clotrimazole USP, 1% (50 mg in each applicatorful) Vaginal antifungal Clotrimazole USP, 1% (external cream) Vaginal antifungal

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • before using this product, read the enclosed educational brochure for complete directions and information
  • adults and children 12 years of age and over: o vaginal cream: insert one applicatorful of cream into the vagina at bedtime for 7 days in a row. Wash applicator after each use. o external cream: use the same tube of cream if you have itching and irritation on the skin outside the vagina. Squeeze a small amount of cream onto your fingertip. Apply to itchy, irritated skin outside the vagina. Use 2 times daily for up to 7 days as needed.
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Warnings

For vaginal use only. Do not use if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor. Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time
  • lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition.
  • vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant, or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system.
  • been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS When using this product
  • do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
  • do not have vaginal intercourse
  • mild increase in vaginal burning, itching or irritation may occur
  • if you do not get complete relief, ask a doctor before using another product Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • symptoms do not get better in 3 days
  • symptoms last more than 7 days
  • you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor.

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time
  • lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition.
  • vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant, or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system.
  • been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS

When using this product

this product

  • do not use tampons, douches, spermicides, or other vaginal products. Condoms and diaphragms may be damaged and fail to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
  • do not have vaginal intercourse
  • mild increase in vaginal burning, itching or irritation may occur
  • if you do not get complete relief, ask a doctor before using another product

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if

  • symptoms do not get better in 3 days
  • symptoms last more than 7 days
  • you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or a foul-smelling vaginal discharge

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

s Purpose Clotrimazole USP, 1% (50 mg in each applicatorful) Vaginal antifungal Clotrimazole USP, 1% (external cream) Vaginal antifungal

Inactive ingredients

s benzyl alcohol, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl esters wax, 2-octyldodecanol, polysorbate 60, purified water, sodium phosphate monobasic, sorbitan monostearate

Storage and handling

Other information

  • to open tube: unscrew cap, lift tab, and pull to remove foil seal prior to use
  • do not use if foil seal on tube opening is broken or missing
  • do not purchase if carton is open
  • store at room temperature 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature] excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F)
  • before using any medication, read all label directions. Keep carton, it contains important information.

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.