Clotrimaderm Vaginal 3 cream, 25g
Description
Ingredients
Clotrimaderm Vaginal 3 Cream, 25g is a vaginal antifungal medicine designed to treat vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida. It contains an active antifungal agent that works directly at the site of infection. This targeted action supports fast symptom relief and helps restore vaginal comfort. The formulation is made for short-course treatment and suits patients who want a practical option for managing itching, burning, and abnormal discharge linked with fungal overgrowth.
Active Ingredients
Clotrimazole ……………… 2% w/w
Inactive Ingredients
Cetostearyl alcohol, benzyl alcohol, polysorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, isopropyl myristate, purified water, and other standard cream base ingredients.
How to Use
Use this vaginal medicine exactly as directed on the package or by your healthcare provider. Wash your hands before and after each application. Fill the applicator with the prescribed amount of cream and insert it gently into the vagina, usually at bedtime. Night-time use improves contact time and reduces leakage during daily activities.
Follow these steps for correct use:
- Empty your bladder before application.
- Wash and dry the vaginal area gently.
- Fill the applicator with the cream as instructed.
- Lie on your back with knees bent.
- Insert the applicator gently and comfortably.
- Push the plunger to release the cream.
- Remove the applicator and clean or discard it as directed.
Complete the full treatment course even if symptoms improve early. Stopping too soon can allow the infection to continue or return. This medicine is intended for vaginal use only. Do not swallow it or apply it to the eyes, mouth, or large skin areas unless a healthcare professional tells you to do so.
Dosage
This medicine is typically used once daily for 3 consecutive days. Each application delivers the prescribed strength of clotrimazole directly into the vagina for effective treatment of internal symptoms.
General dosage guidance:
- Apply one full dose intravaginally at bedtime for 3 nights in a row.
- Use the exact amount supplied for the 3-day treatment schedule.
- If external itching is also present, a clinician may advise additional external antifungal support.
Patients should follow professional advice if symptoms are severe, recurrent, or not improving after the treatment course. If symptoms return soon after treatment, a medical review is important to confirm the diagnosis and rule out other causes such as bacterial vaginosis or sexually transmitted infections.
Precautions
Before using this medicine, check that your symptoms match a typical vaginal yeast infection. Common signs include itching, irritation, and thick white discharge without a strong odor. Seek medical advice before use if you have fever, pelvic pain, foul-smelling discharge, irregular bleeding, sores, or pain during urination. These signs can point to a different condition that needs another form of treatment.
Important precautions include:
- For vaginal use only.
- Do not use during menstruation unless advised by a healthcare provider.
- Avoid tampons, douches, spermicides, and other vaginal medicines during treatment.
- Avoid sexual intercourse during treatment if irritation is present.
- This cream can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms.
- Tell your provider if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive.
- Speak to a clinician if this is your first vaginal infection.
Patients with diabetes, a weakened immune system, or frequent yeast infections should use this medicine under professional guidance.
Side Effects
Most patients tolerate this antifungal cream well. Mild local reactions can occur during treatment, especially during the first few applications as the medicine begins working on the infected tissue.
Possible side effects include:
- Mild burning
- Vaginal irritation
- Itching
- Redness
- Cramping
- Increased discomfort shortly after application
These effects are usually temporary. Stop use and seek medical attention if you develop severe irritation, rash, swelling, intense pain, or signs of an allergic reaction. Persistent symptoms after the treatment period also need evaluation.