Clotrimaderm
Clotrimaderm is a topical antifungal agent containing Clotrimazole. It works by damaging the permeability barrier in the cell membrane of fungi, effectively inhibiting their growth and clearing the infection from the skin.
Dosage by Body Weight
Apply a thin layer to the affected and surrounding skin areas and rub in gently, typically twice daily (morning and evening). Continue treatment for 2 to 4 weeks depending on the type of infection, even if symptoms disappear earlier.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not applicable
- Frequency
- Consult pediatrician
- Tracking Notes
- Topical creams are not dosed by body weight. Consult a healthcare professional before using on infants.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Apply thin layer to affected area
- Frequency
- 1-2 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Dose is determined by the size of the affected skin area, not body weight.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Apply thin layer to affected area
- Frequency
- 1-2 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Dose is determined by the size of the affected skin area, not body weight.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Apply thin layer to affected area
- Frequency
- 2 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Dose is determined by the size of the affected skin area, not body weight.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Apply thin layer to affected area
- Frequency
- 2 times daily
- Tracking Notes
- Dose is determined by the size of the affected skin area, not body weight.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not applicable | Consult pediatrician | Topical creams are not dosed by body weight. Consult a healthcare professional before using on infants. |
| 5-7 kg | Apply thin layer to affected area | 1-2 times daily | Dose is determined by the size of the affected skin area, not body weight. |
| 8-10 kg | Apply thin layer to affected area | 1-2 times daily | Dose is determined by the size of the affected skin area, not body weight. |
| 11-15 kg | Apply thin layer to affected area | 2 times daily | Dose is determined by the size of the affected skin area, not body weight. |
| 16-20 kg | Apply thin layer to affected area | 2 times daily | Dose is determined by the size of the affected skin area, not body weight. |
Formulation
Purpose
Treatment of fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis), and yeast infections (candidiasis).
Generic Name
ClotrimazoleScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.