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Clotrimazole

Cures athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis).

Drug FactsLabel updated 2025-02-21

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Drug facts

Used for
  • cures most athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm
  • relieves itching, burning, cracking, scaling and discomfort which accompany these conditions
How to take it
  • wash affected area and dry thoroughly
  • apply a thin layer over affected area twice daily (morning and night)
  • supervise children in the use of this product
Do not take if
Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

What it is used for

  • cures most athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm
  • relieves itching, burning, cracking, scaling and discomfort which accompany these conditions

How to take it

  • wash affected area and dry thoroughly
  • apply a thin layer over affected area twice daily (morning and night)
  • supervise children in the use of this product
  • for athlete's foot, pay special attention to spaces between the toes, wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes and change 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 condition persists longer, ask a doctor
  • this product is not effective on the scalp or nails

While you are taking it

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes.

Side effects, and when to stop

  • irritation occurs
  • there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot or ringworm) or 2 weeks (for jock itch).

Who should not take it

Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

Warnings

For external use only

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Clotrimazole 1% (w/w)

Other information

  • store between 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
  • see carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Clotrimazole; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/clotrimazole

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Clotrimazole. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/clotrimazole

AMA 11th

Clotrimazole. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/clotrimazole

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