GYNAZOL
CLOTRIMAZOLE, VAGINAL · by SAYDON
Composition
Vaginal Tab 100 mg/200 mg/500 mg: Clotrimazole 100 mg/500 mg. Cream 1%/2%/10%: Clotrimazole 1%/2%/10%. Gel 2%: Clotrimazole 2%.
Indications & Dosage
Superficial sites of infection in vaginal and vulval candidiasis (dose for 1%or 2%cream): Adults: Insert intra-vaginally at night; Cream 1%:for 7 consecutive nights, Cream 2%: for 3 consecutive nights. Vaginal candidiasis (dose for 10%intravaginal cream): Adult: Single dose, one applicatorful to be inserted into the vagina at night, dose can be repeated once if necessary. Vaginal candidiasis: Adult: Tab 200 mg for 3 nights, course can be repeated once if necessary, alternatively tab 100 mg for 6 nights, course can be repeated once if necessary, alternatively tab 500 mg for 1 night, dose can be repeated once if necessary. Recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis: Adult: Tab 500 mg every week for 6 months. Children: Below 12 yrs, not recommended. Vaginal candidiasis in adolescents: Insert 5 gm of 10% vaginal cream, at night as a single dose; may be repeated once if necessary.
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Side Effects
Local mild burning or irritation, vaginal itching, hypersensitivity reactions.