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Can you use clotrimazole and betamethasone cream for yeast infection?

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Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion is a medication used on the skin to treat fungal infections of the feet, groin, and body, as diagnosed by your doctor. Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion should be used for fungal infections that are inflamed and have symptoms of redness and/or itching.

Also asked, can you use clotrimazole topical solution in the ear?

Clotrimazole 1% solution is used to treat fungal infections in the ear. Use 2-3 drops of solution, two or three times daily.

Which ointment is best for fungal infection?

OTC topical antifungal agents, including butenafine hydrochloride, clotrimazole, miconazole nitrate, terbinafine hydrochloride, and tolnaftate, are considered safe and effective for use in the treatment of mild-to-moderate fungal skin infections.1 These agents are available as ointments, solutions, lotions, creams,

Is clotrimazole and miconazole the same?

Clotrimazole is another antifungal medicine used to treat infections. Like miconazole, it is placed in the vagina for the treatment of vaginal yeast infections. Clotrimazole creams can also be put on the skin for localized fungal infections.

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Can I use clotrimazole cream for a yeast infection?

Clotrimazole is used to treat yeast infections of the vagina, mouth, and skin such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and body ringworm. It can also be used to prevent oral thrush in certain patients. This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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How do you apply clotrimazole?

Rub it in gently. Continue to use the cream until the itching and soreness due to the infection are gone. If you are using clotrimazole intravaginal cream (for example, Canesten 10% VC® or Canesten® Internal Cream), insert one applicatorful high into your vagina at bedtime.

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Is clotrimazole an antibiotic?

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat yeast (fungal) infections. Oral clotrimazole is used to treat and prevent yeast infections of the mouth and throat. Clotrimazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

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What are the side effects of clotrimazole?

Clotrimazole Side Effects. The most common side effects of clotrimazole are redness, blistering, peeling, stinging, swelling, itching, hives, or burning at the site of application. Clotrimazole may also cause stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever, or foul-smelling discharge (if using the vaginal product).

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Is there a steroid in clotrimazole cream?

Betamethasone is steroid that reduces itching, swelling, and redness of the skin. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus. Betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

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Is there an over the counter clotrimazole?

Clotrimazole topical preparations are used to treat fungus infections on the skin. This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.

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Is betamethasone used for yeast infections?

This combination medication is used to treat a variety of inflamed fungal skin infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. This product contains 2 medications. Betamethasone is a strong corticosteroid that works by reducing the swelling, redness, and itching that occurs in the skin infection.

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What is the meaning of clotrimazole?

Clotrimazole, sold under the brand name Canesten among others, is an antifungal medication. It is used to treat vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, diaper rash, pityriasis versicolor, and types of ringworm including athlete's foot and jock itch.

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Is a yeast infection a fungal infection?

Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by yeasts that belong to the genus Candida. There are over 20 species of Candida yeasts that can cause infection in humans, the most common of which is Candida albicans. Candidiasis in the vagina is commonly referred to as a “yeast infection.”

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What are the causes of fungal infection?

Yeast infection. A yeast infection may commonly cause fungal toenail infections. Vaginal yeast infections are a common form of Candida overgrowth in women, usually caused by Candida albicans. An overgrowth of Candida disrupts the normal balance of the bacteria and yeast in the vagina.

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Is clotrimazole cream good for jock itch?

Clotrimazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal skin infections (candidiasis). Clotrimazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.

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What is fungus of the feet?

It causes peeling, redness, itching, burning, and sometimes blisters and sores. Athlete's foot is a very common infection. The fungus grows best in a warm, moist environment such as shoes, socks, swimming pools, locker rooms, and the floors of public showers.

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What is Nystatin cream used to treat?

Nystatin is an antifungal medication. Nystatin prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Nystatin topical (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections caused by yeast. Nystatin topical is not for use to treat a vaginal yeast infection.

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What is mupirocin ointment used to treat?

Mupirocin is an antibacterial cream/ointment which is used to treat small areas of skin infection. It is sometimes used to treat infections such as impetigo in children. It works by killing the germs (bacteria) causing the infection.

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What is clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream good for?

Betamethasone, a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid), is used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and other discomfort of fungus infections. Clotrimazole and betamethasone topical cream or lotion is applied to the skin to treat: Ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);

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What are the uses of betamethasone?

Betamethasone is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Betamethasone topical (for the skin) is used to treat the inflammation and itching caused by a number of skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or allergic reactions.

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Is clotrimazole used for hemorrhoids?

Dab witch hazel on irritated hemorrhoids, or use over-the-counter creams or ointments made for hemorrhoid symptoms. A 1% hydrocortisone cream on the skin outside the anus (not inside) can relieve itching, too. But don't use it for longer than a week unless your doctor says it's OK.

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How does clotrimazole work?

Clotrimazole kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping the fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol causes holes to appear in the fungal cell membrane.

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What is Betametasona used for?

Medical uses. Betamethasone is a corticosteroid that is available as pill, by injection, and as a cream. It is used as a topical cream to relieve skin irritation, such as itching and flaking from eczema.

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