Clotrimazole is the non-proprietary name for an antifungal medication, perhaps more widely recognized by the brand name Canesten or Desenex, though it is known by many other names.

It's possible to buy Clotrimazole in a number of formulations, including tablets, creams, vaginal creams, throat lozenges, and powders. Use is affected by the formulation being used as well as dosage of the product, which can be variable. In lower doses the medication is available over-the-counter; at higher doses a prescription to buy Clotrimazole will likely be needed.

Some formulations---namely creams---can be used in all ages, including infants, though care must be taken to follow instructions.

In some cases one can buy Clotrimazole in combination with other medications, such as hydrocortisone or betamethasone. These products---available as topical creams---treat both the fungal infection as well as inflammation symptoms that accompany it. These products should generally not be used for more than 7 consecutive days. Treatment can continue with a Clotrimazole-only medication.

Treatment Basics

Perhaps the most significant thing to consider when deciding to buy Clotrimazole in a particular formulation is where the infection is located; like most antifungals, treatment works best when the antifungal is applied directly to it. This means:

• Throat lozenges and oral solutions are best for oral thrush or throat infections;
• Powders are best for moist areas, such as skin folds;
• Creams are best for dry areas, such as ringworm;
• Vaginal creams and suppositories are for the mucous membranes of the vagina;
• Tablets are for systemic infections or very severe other infections.

Two formulations notably missing from the above is tinctures, usually used to treat nail fungus, and shampoos. Some individuals do buy Clotrimazole creams to treat nails, though results are mixed. Patients may do better to try Daktarin Tincture for nails or Nizoral Shampoo for the scalp.

Once a formulation has been chosen, duration of treatment should be considered. As a general rule:

• Lozenges or oral solution for thrush: 5 times per day for 14 days.
• Creams or powders for topical skin infections: 2 times per day for 2 to 8 weeks.
• Vaginal creams or suppositories: once per day for 3 to 7 days.
• Tablets: too variable to summarize.

A rough rule of thumb is that treatment should continue for 2 or 3 days after all symptoms of an infection are gone. This is to ensure that any lingering fungus is wiped out. Ideally treatment will not cease prior to this, as doing so can contribute to resistant fungi.

Most patients notice significant improvements after the first few doses. If there is no improvement or the condition worsens, a doctor should be consulted; the infection may not be fungal.

Beating Fungus

Fungal infections can be very difficult to treat despite best efforts. In addition to buying Clotrimazole, here are some other things patients can do to prevent re-infection or avoid infecting others:

• Avoid sharing towels, clothes, shoes, and similar items;
• Sterilize nail clippers, razors, and other grooming products after use;
• Wash bed linens frequently;
• Keep skin dry and clean if possible;
• Avoid skin-to-skin contact with infected areas;
• Consider use of antifungal powders on shoes, clothes, bed linens, and other household items that might be contaminated. Note this may not be safe if pets or young children are present.

With attention to preventing re-infection and proper use of an antifungal medication like Clotrimazole, the fungal infection will soon be a thing of the past. If at some point it does return, Clotrimazole can always be utilized once again.

Better Health is Our Business

Kiwi Drug has only one goal---to provide our clients with affordable, hassle-free access to the medications they need. Clotrimazole is one of these products---fungal infections are not just uncomfortable, but often unsightly as well as contagious. Clotrimazole will quickly clear up fungal infections and let you get back to the more important things in life.

A prescription may be needed to buy Clotrimazole products from Kiwi Drug. If so---and you don't have one---our fully-licensed online doctor may be able to issue one for you. Simply add the desired product to your cart, begin checkout, and answer the questions on the following page to see if you qualify. There is no extra charge for our online doctor services.

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