DRUG SUPPLIED DOSE COMMENTS
CLOTRIMAZOLE (Paeds)
(Canesten)

Mechanism of action:

Antifungal



Ref: 603, 604, 605


Last update: 2022-06-16		 topical cream:  1%
vaginal tablet:  200 mg (packaged with 1% external cream)
vaginal cream:  1%
Topical:  Apply to skin BID.

Uncomplicated Vulvovaginal Candidiasis:  
Vaginal Cream: 1 applicatorful PV  at bedtime x 6 days
Vaginal Tablet: 200 mg PV at bedtime x  3 days
For external symptoms:  Apply topical cream BID for 10-14 days

 Candida diaper dermatitis:  apply prior to application of barrier cream.

Vulvogaginal candidiasis: Treat only when symptomatic.  6 or 7 day regimens are recommended over shorter duration treatment options if history of recent antibiotic use for bacterial infection.



Standard Prescription:

clotrimazole 1% topical cream apply to __ (affected area) __ (frequency)

clotrimazole 1% vaginal cream: 1 applicatorful PV once daily at bedtime x__days

clotrimazole 1 tablet PV daily x__days