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Clotrimazole Topical Solution Usp, 1% for Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions

Azole Antifungal [EPC] — ICD-10 B35

Clotrimazole Topical Solution Usp, 1% is used in the treatment of dandruff, cradle cap, and other scalp conditions, based on its FDA-labeled indications. It is an azole antifungal [epc].

Your scalp is the skin on the top of your head. Unless you have hair loss , hair grows on your scalp. Different skin problems can affect your scalp. Dandruff is a flaking of the skin. The flakes are yellow or white. Dandruff may make your scalp feel itchy. It usually starts after… More on Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions →

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How Clotrimazole Topical Solution Usp, 1% is used

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Prescription Clotrimazole Topical Solution product is indicated for the topical treatment of candidiasis due to Candida albicans and tinea versicolor due to Malassezia furfur . This formulation is also available as a nonprescription product which is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes , Epidermophyton fluoccosum , and Microsporum canis .

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Gently massage sufficient clotrimazole topical solution USP, 1% into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day, in the morning and evening. Clinical improvement, with relief of pruritus, usually occurs within the first week of treatment with clotrimazole topical solution USP, 1%. If the patient shows no clinical improvement after 4 weeks of treatment with clotrimazole topical solution USP, 1%, the diagnosis should be reviewed.

Warnings

WARNINGS Clotrimazole Topical Solution is not for ophthalmic use.

Drug interactions

Drug Interactions Synergism or antagonism between clotrimazole and nystatin, or amphotericin B, or flucytosine against strains of C. albicans has not been reported.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following adverse reactions have been reported in connection with the use of clotrimazole: erythema, stinging, blistering, peeling, edema, pruritius, urticaria, burning, and general irritation of the skin. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact ScieGen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. at 1-855-724-3436 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

ICD-10 codes for Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions

B35

Other medications for Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions

Sulfacetamide Sodium, SulfurSulfacetamide Sodium and SulfurCiclopiroxItraconazoleTerbinafineGriseofulvinSodium Sulfacetamide and SulfurEconazole

Frequently asked questions

Is Clotrimazole Topical Solution Usp, 1% used to treat Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Clotrimazole Topical Solution Usp, 1% is used in the treatment of dandruff, cradle cap, and other scalp conditions — azole antifungal [epc]. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions?

Dandruff, Cradle Cap, and Other Scalp Conditions is coded in ICD-10-CM as B35.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Clotrimazole Topical Solution Usp, 1% is right for you.

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