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Clocip 1% Cream

Manufactured byCipla Ltd.
ContainsClotrimazole
Description
Clocip 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of your skin. It works by stopping the growth of the infection-causing fungi. Clocip 1% Cream may rarely cause rash, burning, irritation, itching, redness, etc at the application site. Consult your doctor if these symptoms persist or if they become severe. Clocip 1% Cream should be applied topically to the affected part of your skin as directed by your doctor. Continue using this medicine for the prescribed duration to effectively treat your infection. Clocip 1% Cream should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Clocip 1% Cream

  • Burning sensation at the application site
  • Itching, redness or irritation at application site
  • Skin rash and peeling

Uses of Clocip 1% Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Fungal skin infections
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time taken by Clocip 1% Cream to show its action is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The duration for which Clocip 1% Cream remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies have been reported with Clocip 1% Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Clocip 1% Cream when applied topically is not known to affect your developing foetus. Hence this medicine is safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Clocip 1% Cream when applied topically is not known to affect your breastfed infant. Hence this medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation. However, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.

Allergy

Avoid Clocip 1% Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Clocip 1% Cream when applied topically is not known to affect your developing foetus. Hence this medicine is safe to use during pregnancy upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Clocip 1% Cream when applied topically is not known to affect your breastfed infant. Hence this medicine is safe to use during breastfeeding upon your doctor's recommendation. However, avoid applying this medicine to breast areas (nipple) that may come into contact with your infant.
General warnings

External use only

Clocip 1% Cream is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact with your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. Seek immediate medical help in case of accidental ingestion.

Use effective contraceptive methods

Clocip 1% Cream may damage the rubber contraceptives (condoms or diaphragms) and thereby reduce their effectiveness. If you are using this medicine on the vulva or penis, it is recommended to use an alternative contraceptive method for at least five days after using this medicine.

Other medicines

Clocip 1% Cream may interact with other medicines meant for topical use. Inform your doctor about all the topical preparations (ointments/lotions/gels) that you may have been using to avoid undesired side effects.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Clocip 1% Cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Since Clocip 1% Cream is intended for external use, the likelihood of an overdose is low. However, do not administer more than the prescribed dose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Clocip 1% Cream is meant for external use only. Use it as directed by your doctor. Close the cover of the tube immediately after use to keep it clean and free from contamination. Do not wipe or rinse the tip of the tube. Use Clocip 1% Cream at around the same time daily for the ease of remembrance. Do not cover the application area with bandages or other coverings unless instructed by your doctor. The infected area may cause itchiness. Avoid scratching as it will damage the surface of your skin and cause the infection to spread further. Do not share your towels, clothes, etc. with other people as you could spread the infection to them.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Clocip 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine that works by damaging the cell membrane of the fungus. This prevents the growth of fungus and stops the spread of infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Topical antifungals

Schedule

Schedule H

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