What is the difference between clotrimazole and luliconazole?

clotrimazole and luliconazole are both Azoles. They differ in dosing, side effect profiles, and drug interactions. See the comparison table above for details.

Are clotrimazole and luliconazole in the same drug class?

Yes, both clotrimazole and luliconazole are classified as Azoles.

Clotrimazole vs Luliconazole

Side-by-side drug comparison

Clotrimazole(Clotrimazole)

Luliconazole(LULICONAZOLE)

Drug Class

Azoles

Mechanism of Action

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12.1 Mechanism of Action Luliconazole Cream, 1% is an azole antifungal [see Microbiology ( 12.4 )].

Dosage Form / Route

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Indications

Uses Cures athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis). Relieves the itching, irritation, redness, scaling and discomfort which can accompany these conditions.

Luliconazole Cream, 1% is indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by the organisms Trichophyton rubrum and Epidermophyton floccosum . Luliconazole Cream, 1% is an azole antifungal indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital...

Prescription Status

Prescription

Generic Available

Yes