FDA-filed SPL labeling · retrieved through openFDA

Clotrimazole

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections of the skin, ear canal, and vagina — including athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and vaginal yeast infections.

Brand names Fungicure SolutionDermatinAardora Anti-Fungal Maximum StrengthAlevazolFungistat +11 more
Drug class Azole Antifungal
Rx/OTC Forms 9 Routes Topical · Vaginal · Oral · Oral; Topical +2
Dr. Brian Staiger, PharmD, BCPS
Reviewed by Last reviewed Jul 10, 2026
🧬 Where this information comes from Click to expand

The clinical label records used on this page are FDA-filed Structured Product Labeling (SPL) retrieved through openFDA. We identified 220 clinical label sets within the page’s selected clinical scope after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching. Forms, routes, brands, labelers, strengths, and NDC product-record counts are built separately from matching FDA National Drug Code Directory records. The linked DailyMed document is a representative official source for verification, not the page’s only clinical source. View the linked label on DailyMed →

At a glance
Linked label effectiveJul 2, 2025
Clinical labels in scope 220
AvailabilityRx/OTC
Earliest approval/marketing year 1975
FDA-listed product records 494
Boxed warningNone found in compared labels
How we combine label and product data →
No current FDA shortage listed · checked Sep 21, 2026 🚨Recall on record · 2
Other forms & routes:
Clotrimazole at a glance The quick version — the full detail is in the Patient Information Guide below.
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HelloPharmacist Editorial Team Bottom Line
Clotrimazole is a well-established antifungal used in several forms to treat skin, ear, and vaginal fungal infections. Always use the right form for the right infection, complete the full treatment course, and check with your pharmacist or doctor if symptoms don't start improving within a few days.

📖 Clotrimazole: Patient Information Guide

A plain-language walkthrough of Clotrimazole — what it treats, how it works, how it’s taken, side effects, warnings and interactions. Tap any section to expand it.

🎯What it's used for

Clotrimazole is used across several product forms to treat fungal infections of the skin, ear canal, and vagina.

  • Skin infections (topical creams, ointments, solutions, sprays): athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm — not effective on the scalp or nails
  • CLOTIC (clotrimazole) otic solution — ear only: fungal ear canal infections (otomycosis) caused by Aspergillus or Candida species in adults 18+ with intact eardrums
  • Vaginal clotrimazole cream: treats vaginal yeast infections and relieves external vaginal itching and irritation due to a yeast infection
  • Alevazol ointment: also indicated for Candida albicans skin infections
⚙️How it works

Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal. It targets the fungal cell directly — causing essential compounds to leak out, breaking down the cell's nucleic acids (genetic material), and disrupting potassium balance inside the cell. This stops the fungus from growing and, at sufficient concentrations, kills it. It is active against a broad range of fungi, including Trichophyton, Microsporum, Epidermophyton, and Candida species.

Resistance to clotrimazole is rare. No step-wise resistance has been observed in Candida albicans or Trichophyton mentagrophytes with repeated exposure, making it reliably effective for the conditions it's approved to treat.

💊How it's taken

How and how often you use clotrimazole depends on the specific product.

  • Topical creams, ointments, solutions, and sprays: apply to clean, dry skin twice daily (morning and night); use for 4 weeks for athlete's foot and ringworm, or 2 weeks for jock itch
  • CLOTIC ear drops: instill one single-dose vial into the affected ear canal twice daily, about 12 hours apart, for 14 consecutive days
  • Vaginal cream: insert one applicatorful into the vagina at bedtime for 3 days in a row; a small amount may also be applied externally twice daily for up to 7 days for itching and irritation

Always complete the full treatment course. If your symptoms do not improve within a few days or persist beyond the recommended period, contact your doctor.

🤒Side effects — in detail

Side effects depend on the form used, but most people tolerate clotrimazole well.

  • Headache (reported with CLOTIC ear drops)
  • Pain or discomfort at the site of application (CLOTIC ear drops)
  • Ringing in the ears / tinnitus (CLOTIC ear drops)
  • Tingling or abnormal skin sensations — called paresthesia (CLOTIC ear drops)
  • Mild vaginal burning, itching, or irritation (vaginal cream)

Seek medical attention right away if you develop a rash, hives, fever, chills, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling discharge — these may signal a more serious problem that needs different treatment.

⚠️Warnings & precautions
  • Vaginal cream only: use only for a confirmed vaginal yeast infection. Symptoms like fever, lower abdominal pain, or foul-smelling discharge can mean something more serious is going on.
  • Vaginal cream: may damage latex condoms and diaphragms — do not rely on them for contraception or STI protection while using this product.
  • CLOTIC ear drops: do not use if your eardrum is perforated (has a hole). CLOTIC has only been studied in people with intact eardrums.
  • Allergy: do not use clotrimazole if you are allergic to it. Stop use immediately and seek help if you have signs of a severe reaction.
  • Topical and vaginal forms: not for use on the scalp or nails. Children under 12 should use topical products only under a doctor's direction.
🔀What it interacts with

Clotrimazole has very few known drug interactions at the doses used topically, in the ear, or vaginally.

  • Condoms and diaphragms: vaginal clotrimazole cream can weaken latex, reducing their ability to prevent pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections — use an alternative form of protection during treatment
  • Nystatin, amphotericin B, flucytosine: no confirmed synergy or antagonism with clotrimazole against Candida has been reported in the label

This is not a complete list of interactions. Always talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

📋Before taking it
  • Allergy to clotrimazole: do not use — this is an absolute contraindication for CLOTIC
  • Perforated eardrum: do not use CLOTIC ear drops if your eardrum has a hole in it
  • Children under 18: CLOTIC ear drops are not approved for this age group; topical products vary by product — check the specific label
  • First-time vaginal yeast infection: see a doctor first before using vaginal cream
  • Frequent yeast infections: tell your doctor if you get them often — this may point to an underlying condition like diabetes or immune system issues
  • Pregnancy and breastfeeding: systemic absorption from topical or otic use is minimal, but ask a health professional before using any clotrimazole product while pregnant or breastfeeding
  • Older adults (65+): no significant differences in safety or effectiveness have been seen with CLOTIC, but individual sensitivity may vary
🚑If you take too much

An overdose from applying too much clotrimazole to the skin or ear is very unlikely to cause a life-threatening situation. If someone accidentally swallows a topical or otic clotrimazole product, contact a Poison Control Center or seek medical help right away.

📡Pharmacodynamics — effects in the body

The exact relationship between clotrimazole blood levels and its antifungal effect is not fully understood — the exposure-response relationship and the time course of its pharmacodynamic effect have not been established according to the CLOTIC label. What is known is that it works primarily against actively dividing and growing fungal organisms, and can both slow fungal growth (fungistatic) and kill fungi outright (fungicidal) depending on concentration.

🔬Pharmacokinetics — how your body processes it

When applied to the skin or administered in the ear, clotrimazole is minimally absorbed into the bloodstream. Studies with topical cream and solution found measurable concentrations in the upper layers of the skin but essentially no detectable drug in the blood. Similarly, systemic absorption following otic (ear) use of CLOTIC is expected to be minimal. Vaginal administration also results in very low blood levels. Clotrimazole is well absorbed when taken by mouth and is eliminated mainly as inactive metabolites.

📦How to store it

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

📄 Written from Clotrimazole’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Every point is grounded in that labeling — nothing is invented. How we use AI →

🩺 Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Quick, plain-English answers to the questions patients ask most about Clotrimazole — the kind of thing our pharmacy team would talk through with you at the counter.

What kinds of infections does clotrimazole actually treat?
It depends on which product you have. The topical creams, solutions, and sprays treat common fungal skin infections — athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. The CLOTIC ear drops treat a fungal infection of the ear canal called otomycosis, and only in adults 18 and older with intact eardrums. Vaginal clotrimazole cream treats vaginal yeast infections and the itching and irritation that go along with them. Just make sure you're using the right form for the right place — for example, topical products don't work on the scalp or nails.
How long do I need to use it before it starts working?
You may start to notice some relief within a few days, but it's important to finish the full course. For athlete's foot and ringworm, that means using it every day for 4 weeks. For jock itch, it's 2 weeks. The CLOTIC ear drops are used for 14 days straight. Vaginal cream is typically used for 3 nights at bedtime. Stopping early — even if you feel better — can let the infection come back, so stick with it.
Is it normal to have some irritation where I'm applying it?
A little mild irritation or burning at the site of application can happen, especially with vaginal cream. That's usually not a reason to stop. But if you're getting a rash, hives, or the irritation is getting worse instead of better, stop using it and call your doctor. With the ear drops, some people notice ear discomfort or a ringing sensation — let your doctor know if that happens.
Can I use the vaginal cream if I'm pregnant?
The label advises you to ask a health professional before using any clotrimazole product while pregnant or breastfeeding. The good news is that very little of the drug is absorbed into the bloodstream when used vaginally, so fetal exposure is expected to be minimal — but you should still check with your doctor or midwife first before starting treatment.
Does clotrimazole interact with any other medications?
At the doses used in topical, ear, and vaginal products, significant drug interactions are rare. The main practical concern is with the vaginal cream — it can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms, so they may not protect reliably against pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections while you're using it. Use a different form of protection during your treatment course.
What if my symptoms don't get better or they come back right away?
If you're not seeing any improvement within 3 days, or symptoms are still there after completing the full treatment (2–4 weeks for skin, 3–7 days for vaginal), see your doctor. Returning or frequent vaginal yeast infections — like more than three in six months — can be a sign of an underlying condition like diabetes or an immune system issue, and that definitely warrants a check-up.
Is Clotrimazole available over the counter?
Both — Clotrimazole is sold both over the counter and by prescription, according to its FDA labeling. Lower strengths or certain forms are often available without a prescription, while higher strengths or specialized forms still require one. Ask your pharmacist which version is right for you.
When was Clotrimazole first available?
Clotrimazole has been available in the United States since at least 1975, based on FDA approval history (Drugs@FDA) and product marketing records.
Who makes Clotrimazole?
Clotrimazole is supplied by 169 manufacturers listed in the FDA NDC Directory, including A-S Medication Solutions, Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions, LLC, Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc..

💬 Answers drafted from Clotrimazole’s FDA-approved label information, summarized in plain language with AI, and reviewed by our pharmacy team before publication. Grounded in that labeling — nothing is made up. How we use AI →

🧰 Keep exploring

💊 How Clotrimazole comes

Clotrimazole is available in 9 forms. Different forms and brands can have different approved uses, doses, schedules, and directions. Follow the instructions for your exact product, and do not switch forms without guidance from your prescriber or pharmacist.

Topical cream, ointment or gel

By mouth · On the skin
Brands Alevazol Antifungal CAREALL Clotrimazole Dermatin Lotrimin Major Clotrimazole Rugby Antifungal Clotrimazole
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Treats athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm (tinea corporis) on the skin
  • Family Care Antifungal and Equaline Antifungal Cream: apply to clean, dry skin for athlete's foot, jock itch, or ringworm
  • Alevazol ointment: also used for Candida albicans skin infections
  • Not effective on the scalp or nails
Important instructions
  • Wash and dry the affected area thoroughly before applying
  • Apply a thin layer twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by your doctor
  • For athlete's foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks; for jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks
  • For athlete's foot, pay close attention to spaces between the toes; wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes and change socks at least once daily
Available strengths 17 strengths
Show 11 more strengths Show fewer strengths
345 FDA-listed product records

Topical solution

On the skin
Brands Fungicure Lasolex Liquid Solution Smooth Gator Fungus Eliminator Terramed Just Think Comfort Clotrimazole Antifungal Topical Solution
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • Treats athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm on the skin
  • Terramed Just Think Comfort Clotrimazole Antifungal Topical Solution: approved for adults and children 2 years of age and older
  • Fungicure and Smooth Gator Fungus Eliminator: intended for normally healthy adults; persons under 18 with sensitive skin should use only as directed by a doctor
  • Not effective on the scalp or nails
Important instructions
  • Clean the affected area with soap and water and dry thoroughly before applying
  • Apply a thin layer twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor; avoid severely cracked or irritated areas
  • For athlete's foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks; for jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks
  • Lasolex Liquid Solution and Fungicure: if condition persists beyond the recommended duration, consult a doctor or licensed healthcare practitioner
Available strengths 6 strengths
60 FDA-listed product records

Lozenge

By mouth
Available strengths 1 strength
3 FDA-listed product records

Topical spray

On the skin
Brands RoyceDerm Antifungal .spray. RoyceDerm Tea Tree Oil Antifungal .spray.
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • RoyceDerm Antifungal .spray. and RoyceDerm Tea Tree Oil Antifungal .spray.: treat athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm on the skin
  • Not effective on the scalp or nails
Important instructions
  • RoyceDerm Antifungal .spray. and RoyceDerm Tea Tree Oil Antifungal .spray.: clean and dry the affected area thoroughly before spraying
  • Spray a thin layer over the affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor
  • For athlete's foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks; for jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks
  • For athlete's foot, pay special attention to spaces between the toes; wear ventilated shoes and change shoes and socks at least once daily
Available strengths 2 strengths
3 FDA-listed product records

Ear drops

In the ear
Brands CLOTIC (clotrimazole) otic solution
How this form is used
What it may be used for
  • CLOTIC is used to treat fungal ear canal infections (otomycosis) caused by Aspergillus or Candida species
  • CLOTIC is approved for adults 18 years and older with intact eardrums only
Important instructions
  • CLOTIC: instill the contents of one single-dose vial into the affected ear twice daily, morning and evening, about 12 hours apart, for 14 days
  • CLOTIC: warm the vial in your hand for 1–2 minutes before use to avoid dizziness from cold liquid
  • CLOTIC: lie with the affected ear facing up, gently pull the outer earlobe upward and outward, then instill the drops
  • CLOTIC: do not use if your eardrum has a hole in it (perforated tympanic membrane)
Available strengths 1 strength
1 FDA-listed product record

Inhaler

On the skin
Available strengths 1 strength
1 FDA-listed product record

Oral powder

By mouth
Available strengths 1 strength
1 FDA-listed product record

Topical powder

On the skin
Available strengths 1 strength
1 FDA-listed product record

📊 Clotrimazole across the U.S. market

How Clotrimazole appears in the FDA’s National Drug Code Directory — including its dosage forms, strengths, brand names, manufacturers, and FDA-listed product records. These are directory records, not sales or prescription volume.

9
Dose forms
169
Manufacturers
40
Brand names
494
FDA-listed product records
1975
First marketed

FDA-listed product records by dose form (tablet variants merged) — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

Also listed with the FDA, not a patient dose form: Powder (18) · Kit (6) — bulk drug substance sold to compounders/manufacturers and multi-item kits. These aren’t counted in the dose-form total above.

A-S Medication Solutions6%
Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions, LLC6%
Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.5%
Tagrid Llc5%
CVS Pharmacy4%
Beautivity LLC4%
Other makers69%

Share of FDA-listed product records by manufacturer — FDA National Drug Code Directory. Record counts are not sales or prescription volume.

📈 How widely Clotrimazole is used

A general measure of how commonly Clotrimazole is prescribed, based on Medicaid — one of the largest public drug programs. The figure below is prescriptions filled in Q1–Q4 2025, summed across every form and brand of the drug.

Think of this as a proxy for how widely Clotrimazole is used, drawn from freely available public data. Medicaid is just one program — these numbers don’t include Medicare, other government coverage, or commercial and cash-pay prescriptions, so real-world use is higher than what’s shown here.

1,108,672
Medicaid prescriptions filled (Q1–Q4 2025)
$17.2M gross Medicaid reimbursement (before mandatory rebates — net cost is lower)

How commonly is Clotrimazole prescribed? Of the 1,596 medications we measure, Clotrimazole ranks #159 by Medicaid prescriptions — more than 90% of them.

Where Clotrimazole ranks among the drugs we measure · Q1–Q4 2025 · neighbors ±5

Utilization by Clotrimazole product

Pick a product to see its own Medicaid numbers. Each chip is one clinical product — a specific strength & dosage form as defined by RxNorm — with brand-name and generic versions combined.

The 10 mg/mL topical cream is the most-dispensed Clotrimazole product — about 81% of these Medicaid prescriptions.

clotrimazole 10 MG/ML Topical Cream Most dispensed

893,217 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 81% of Clotrimazole prescriptions shown $11.5M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $13 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 25 of 235 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 309367

clotrimazole 10 MG/ML Topical Solution

111,455 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 10% of Clotrimazole prescriptions shown $4M gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $36 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 10 of 40 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 309370

clotrimazole 10 MG/ML Vaginal Cream

65,884 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 6% of Clotrimazole prescriptions shown $704,996 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $11 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 5 of 28 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 309368

clotrimazole 10 MG Oral Lozenge

28,422 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) 3% of Clotrimazole prescriptions shown $781,319 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $27 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 6 of 8 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 309371

clotrimazole 20 MG/ML Vaginal Cream

7,311 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Clotrimazole prescriptions shown $103,999 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $14 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 4 of 10 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 199603

clotrimazole 0.01 MG/MG Topical Ointment

2,383 Medicaid prescriptions (Q1–Q4 2025) <1% of Clotrimazole prescriptions shown $49,936 gross reimbursement (before rebates) ≈ $21 per prescription (gross)

Summed across the 1 of 29 listed NDC products with Medicaid activity — every brand and generic of this exact strength & form. RxNorm 418475

Shares are of the Medicaid prescriptions shown here. Product grouping follows RxNorm (the National Library of Medicine’s drug terminology), so “one product” means one strength & dosage form regardless of manufacturer. Dollar figures are gross Medicaid reimbursement before mandatory rebates — rebates (often large, especially for brand-name drugs) are confidential, so actual net cost to Medicaid is lower than shown.

Source: Medicaid State Drug Utilization Data (CMS), aggregated by generic ingredient — summed across every NDC (all brands, strengths, salt forms and dosage forms) of Clotrimazole, and across all states and both fee-for-service and managed-care claims. A general popularity signal; it excludes Medicare, commercial insurance and cash prescriptions, so it is not total U.S. use. Based on the 51 of 350 listed Clotrimazole NDCs with Medicaid activity.

🔍 Compare Clotrimazole products

A representative set of FDA-listed product records for Clotrimazole — across manufacturers, strengths, and dosage forms, grouped by form with each product’s manufacturer and how the FDA approved it. The same medicine may be made and packaged by different companies, so a single drug can have many directory entries. (It’s also why a refill can look different — a new shape, color, or box — even though it contains the same medication.)

Showing 200 of 494 products — FDA National Drug Code Directory. See every product, package size and price: browse all 494 Clotrimazole NDCs →

RxNorm Concept Web — From Ingredient to Every Form and Strength

This page starts with one ingredient concept (IN). The branches below show its dose-form concepts (SCDF), then the available clinical drug and strength concepts (SCD). Combination products remain separate concepts with their own pages.

Ingredient (IN) Clotrimazole RxCUI 2623 13 dose forms · 17 strengths
  1. Dose form (SCDF) Medicated Bar Soap RxCUI 376487 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.01 MG/MG RxCUI 251267
  2. Dose form (SCDF) Oral Lozenge RxCUI 371595 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG RxCUI 309371
  3. Dose form (SCDF) Otic Solution RxCUI 2725164 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG/ML RxCUI 2725165
  4. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Cream RxCUI 377660 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG/ML RxCUI 309367
  5. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Gel RxCUI 378066 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.01 MG/MG RxCUI 1049535
  6. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Lotion RxCUI 377661 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG/ML RxCUI 197531
  7. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Ointment RxCUI 438800 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.01 MG/MG RxCUI 418475
  8. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Powder RxCUI 374601 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.01 MG/MG RxCUI 260229
  9. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Solution RxCUI 371594 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG/ML RxCUI 309370
  10. Dose form (SCDF) Topical Spray RxCUI 377314 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG/ML RxCUI 358371
  11. Dose form (SCDF) Vaginal Cream RxCUI 377662 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 10 MG/ML RxCUI 309368 20 MG/ML RxCUI 199603 100 MG/ML RxCUI 105476
  12. Dose form (SCDF) Vaginal Insert RxCUI 2109117 No current FDA listing
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 100 MG RxCUI 197530 200 MG RxCUI 200036 500 MG RxCUI 197532
  13. Dose form (SCDF) Vaginal Ointment RxCUI 2722225 In current FDA listings
    Clinical drug / strength (SCD) 0.01 MG/MG RxCUI 2722226

Look up RxCUI 2623 in the RxCUI Atlas →

RxNorm is the U.S. National Library of Medicine’s normalized drug vocabulary. Its concept hierarchy can include forms that are not currently marketed; the status on each branch compares that concept with current FDA listings. RxCUIs identify vocabulary concepts, not individual packages or manufacturers.

🏷️ Sold under these brand names

Fungicure Solution Dermatin Aardora Anti-Fungal Maximum Strength Alevazol Fungistat Jock-eze Lotrimin Trimazole Clotic Lasolex Liquid Cruex Antifungal Rugby Antifungal Clotrimazole CAREALL Clotrimazole Major Clotrimazole Antifungal Clotrimazole 1% Athletes Foot

🏭 Manufacturers & labelers

A-S Medication Solutions 18 Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions, LLC 18 Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc. 16 Tagrid Llc 15 CVS Pharmacy 13 Beautivity LLC 13 NuCare Pharmaceuticals,Inc. 13 Rite Aid Corporation 12 The Podiatree Company 11 Proficient Rx LP 11 Walgreen Company 11 Strategic Sourcing Services LLC 9 PureTek Corporation 8 TARGET Corporation 8 New World Imports, Inc 7 Aidance Scientific, Inc., DBA Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions 7 Rugby Laboratories 7 Alva-Amco Pharmacal Companies, Inc. 6 Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 6 Bayer HealthCare LLC. 6 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. 6 Trifecta Pharmaceuticals Usa Llc 6 Aidance Scientific, Inc, DBA Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions 5 Lidan, Inc. 5

…and 16 more on the FDA NDC directory.

RxNorm drug class

Clotrimazole belongs to the Azole Antifungal class.

Pharmacologic class Azole Antifungal
Drug family (ATC) Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment, Imidazole and triazole derivatives, Imidazole derivatives

Classified by RxNorm RxClass — the U.S. National Library of Medicine's standardized drug-classification service (Established Pharmacologic Class from the FDA, the ATC drug family from the WHO, and mechanism of action). Reference only, not medical advice.

🔬 Where this comes from

Core label, product, RxNorm, safety, and utilization data on this page come from the sources identified below. AI-written, editorial, and licensed sections are labeled separately.

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FDA-filed drug labels (SPL) Uses, dosing, warnings & side effects from SPL records retrieved through openFDA; the linked representative set can be verified on DailyMed. ✓ Linked label effective Jul 2, 2025
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Forms, brands & labelersAggregated from ingredient-matched FDA National Drug Code Directory product records for Clotrimazole.
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Real-world reportsThe FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS), served through openFDA.
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Recalls & shortagesopenFDA drug-enforcement reports and the FDA drug-shortage database.
🧾 Clinical label set — FDA-filed SPL labels retained for Clotrimazole after exact ingredient or ingredient-combination matching and applicable route/form matching
Clinical labels in scope
220
NDC products indexed
494
Distinct labelers/manufacturers represented
169
Linked representative label
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Linked label effective
Jul 2, 2025
Composite sections available
20
Linked SPL Set ID
325a40b0-3e17-47c6-8988-d5396ca5d53f
Linked SPL Document ID
38f45393-2a05-113d-e063-6294a90a79e2
Open the linked representative label on DailyMed ↗
NDC package records associated with this linked SPL 1

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