mycelex

Frequently asked questions

What does Mycelex treat?

Mycelex (Clotrimazole) may be used to treat cutaneous candidiasis, oral candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, tinea pedis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Mycelex work?

Mycelex is a 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.

How much does Mycelex cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.21 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Mycelex?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Mycelex. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Clotrimazole), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Mycelex?

Mycelex is marketed by Bayer Hlthcare. You can see Bayer Hlthcare's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Mycelex a brand-name or generic drug?

Mycelex is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Clotrimazole. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Clotrimazole are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Mycelex available over the counter?

Yes. Mycelex is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.

What forms does Mycelex come in?

Mycelex is currently marketed as lozenge, solution and topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Mycelex?

Mycelex is classified as azole antifungal, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Mycelex FDA-registered?

Mycelex is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018181. You can verify this on its official FDA label.