What is clotrimazole?
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.
What is the most important information I should know about clotrimazole?
Take all of the clotrimazole that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may begin to improve before the infection is completely treated.
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking clotrimazole?
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver disease. You may not be able to take clotrimazole, or you may need a lower dose or special monitoring during treatment.
Clotrimazole is not absorbed through your stomach. It will not treat fungal infections in any part of your body other than your mouth and throat. Talk to your doctor if you have another type of fungal infection such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, or a vaginal yeast infection.
Oral clotrimazole is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether clotrimazole will harm an unborn baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether clotrimazole will harm a nursing baby. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
The safety and effectiveness of clotrimazole have not been established for children younger than 3 years of age.