Clotrimazole BP (British Pharmacopoeia) is a broad-spectrum antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal and yeast infections. It works by destroying the fungal cell membrane, which stops the fungi from growing and spreading.
Depending on the formulation, it is used for:
* Fungal Skin Infections: Creams, sprays, or lotions (typically 1%) are applied topically to treat conditions like athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm (tinea corporis).
* Vaginal Yeast Infections: Vaginal creams or pessaries (tablets) are used to treat vaginal thrush (candidiasis), relieving symptoms like itching and soreness.
* Other Candidal Infections: It is also used to treat fungal diaper rash, irritation around the vulva, and oral thrush (using special troches or lozenges).