What drug class is clotrimazole?

clotrimazole is classified as a Azoles.

Is there a generic version of clotrimazole?

Yes, generic versions of clotrimazole are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does clotrimazole work?

clotrimazole mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Clotrimazole

Also sold as: Fungicure Solution, Dermatin, Aardora Anti-Fungal Maximum Strength, Alevazol, Motazol (+9 more)

AzolesPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Azoles (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for clotrimazole.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

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.

Dosage & Administration

Directions • Wash the affected area and dry thoroughly. ● Apply a thin layer of this product over affected area twice daily (morning and night), or as directed by a doctor. ● Supervise children in the use of this product. ● For athlete’s foot, pay special attention to the spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily. ● For athlete’s foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks. For jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks. ● If conditions persists longer, consult a doctor. ● This product is not effective on the scalp or nails.

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings For External use only.

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Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗