Ciclomazole

Generic name: clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate, ciclopirox
Dosage form: kit

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Indications and Usage for Ciclomazole

Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream is a combination of an azole antifungal and corticosteroid and is indicated for the topical treatment of symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum in patients 17 years and older.

Ciclomazole Dosage and Administration

Treatment of tinea corporis or tinea cruris:

• Apply a thin film of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream into the affected skin areas twice a day for one week.
• Do not use more than 45 grams per week. Do not use with occlusive dressings.
• If a patient shows no clinical improvement after 1 week of treatment with clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream, the diagnosis should be reviewed.
• Do not use longer than 2 weeks.

Treatment of tinea pedis:

• Gently massage a sufficient amount of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream into the affected skin areas twice a day for two weeks.
• Do not use more than 45 grams per week. Do not use with occlusive dressings.
• If a patient shows no clinical improvement after 2 week of treatment with clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream, the diagnosis should be reviewed.
• Do not use longer than 4 weeks.

Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream is for topical use only. It is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Cream, 1%/0.05% (base). Each gram ...