Question 1

What is clotrimazole?

Accepted Answer

Clotrimazole Cream USP 1% contains clotrimazole, a synthetic antifungal agent having the chemical name {1-(o-Chloro-α, α-diphenylbenzyl)imidazole}; the molecular formula C 22 H 17 ClN 2 ; a molecular weight of 344.84; and the structural formula: Clotrimazole is an odorless, white crystalline substance. It is practically insoluble in water, sparingly soluble in ether and very soluble in polyethylene glycol 400, ethanol and chloroform. Each gram of Clotrimazole cream contains 10 mg clotrimazole, dispersed in a vanishing cream base of sorbitan monostearate, polysorbate 60, cetyl esters wax, cetostearyl alcohol, octyldodecanol, purified water, and benzyl alcohol (1%) as preservative. StructuralFormula

Question 2

What kind of drug is clotrimazole?

Accepted Answer

The FDA classifies clotrimazole as an azole antifungal. Azole antifungals block a fungal enzyme (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase) that the fungus needs to make ergosterol, a key building block of its cell membrane. Without enough ergosterol the membrane becomes leaky and unstable, which stops the fungus from growing and can cause it to break apart and die. If you are checking whether it is safe to combine with something else, the class is what matters — two drugs from the same class usually should not be stacked.

Question 3

Can you take clotrimazole with other medicines?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the medicine. We check it against the FDA labels rather than guessing: our interaction checker searches each drug's own label for the other and quotes what it says, naming the section it came from. Run clotrimazole against whatever else you take — and remember that a label not naming a drug is not the same as that combination being safe.

Question 4

What brand names is clotrimazole sold under?

Accepted Answer

We track 12 clotrimazole-containing products in the U.S.: Clotrimazole, Gyne-Lotrimin, Gyne-Lotrimin 3, Gyne-Lotrimin Combination Pack, Mycelex-7, Mycelex-7 Combination Pack, Clotic and Lotrimin, and 4 more. They are the same active ingredient; they differ in form, manufacturer, price and FDA recall record.

Question 5

What forms does clotrimazole come in?

Accepted Answer

Across the brands we track, clotrimazole is currently marketed as topical, lozenge, solution, spray/inhaler, tablet and liquid, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory. Each form is dosed differently — follow the label for the exact product you were prescribed.

Question 6

Is there a generic clotrimazole?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our catalog lists 1 generic clotrimazole product alongside the brand versions. A generic has the same active ingredient and must meet the FDA's bioequivalence standard; it usually costs less. Ask your pharmacist which one your plan covers.

Question 7

Has clotrimazole been recalled?

Accepted Answer

The FDA's Enforcement database lists at least 5 recall records whose product description mentions clotrimazole. The most recent: Med Pride, 1% Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream, Net Wt. 1oz (28.3g), Manufactured f… (Jun 2, 2026). A recall applies to specific lots, not to the drug as a whole — check the record for the affected lot numbers.

#	Drug	Rating	Type	Form	Generic?	Typical price
1	Clotrimazole	70/100	Prescription	Topical	Generic	$0	View →
2	Gyne-Lotrimin	68/100	Prescription	Topical	Generic

Clotrimazole: uses, dosing, side effects & brands

Key facts

How clotrimazole is dosed

Clotrimazole side effects

Who shouldn’t take clotrimazole

Clotrimazole drug interactions

Every clotrimazole product we track (12)

Combination products containing clotrimazole

Clotrimazole recalls

Frequently asked questions