• 200 mg clotrimazole

• Adipic acid
• Lactose-1 water
• Magnesium stearate
• Cornstarch
• Sodium bicarbonate
• Polysorbate 80
• Silicon dioxide, finely divided
• Stearic acid

Indication / CLOTRIMAZOLE AL 200 vaginal fungi tablets application

• The preparation is a medicine used to treat fungal infections of the vagina. The active ingredient clotrimazole inhibits the growth and reproduction of fungal cells such. B. Fungi (yeasts) and a number of other fungi and some bacteria.
• It is used for:
  • Discharge caused by fungi (mostly candida).
  • Inflammation of the vagina from fungus.
  • Superinfections with clotrimazole-sensitive bacteria.

CLOTRIMAZOLE AL 200 vaginal fungi tablets dosage

• Always use the medicine exactly as directed in the leaflet. Please ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• Unless otherwise prescribed by your doctor, the usual dose is
  • Once a day in the evening for 3 consecutive days, 1 vaginal tablet is inserted as deep as possible into the vagina.

• Duration of application
  • In general, a 3-day treatment is sufficient for vaginal inflammation, particularly caused by fungus. If necessary, a second treatment over 3 days can be carried out.
  • The signs of a vaginal infection caused by fungus (such as itching, discharge, burning) generally decrease significantly within the first 4 days after starting treatment. If the symptoms do not improve significantly after 4 days, please contact your doctor.
  • Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of the preparation is too strong or too weak.

• If you forget to use it
  • If you forget to use it in the evening, you can do it the following morning.

• If you cancel the application
  • In order for the infection to heal completely and to prevent a relapse, you should not end or interrupt treatment prematurely if possible. If you do this anyway, you have to fear that the symptoms will return, as your fungal infection has probably not yet healed properly.
  • The treatment should not be stopped after the symptoms have subsided, but should be continued consistently for 3 days (as described under "Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, the usual dose is described").

• If you have any further questions on the use of the medicinal product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

CLOTRIMAZOLE AL 200 vaginal fungi tablets way

• The vaginal tablets are inserted as deep as possible into the vagina with the help of the applicator. This is best done in the supine position with the legs slightly drawn up.
• If treatment during pregnancy is required on the instructions of the doctor, it should be carried out without an applicator. Please wash your hands thoroughly before inserting the vaginal tablets into the vagina.
• The treatment should expediently not be carried out during menstruation or should be completed before it begins.
• Note:
  • If the vagina is dry, the vaginal tablet may not dissolve completely. This can be seen from the fact that solid chunks are excreted, which z. B. found in underwear. In this case, treatment should be carried out with vaginal cream.
• Application of the vaginal tablets with an applicator
  • 1. The plunger of the applicator is pulled out as far as it will go. The vaginal tablet is removed from the press-through pack and pushed into the applicator.
  • 2. Lie on your back and carefully insert the applicator as deep as possible into the vagina. Pressing the plunger releases the vaginal tablet.
  • 3. The applicator is intended for repeated use. It must therefore be carefully cleaned under running warm (not boiling) water after each use. The plunger is pulled out of the applicator past the stop and both parts are cleaned. Dry them with a clean cloth and reassemble the applicator.
• Using the vaginal tablet without an applicator
  • The vaginal tablet is carefully inserted as deep as possible into the vagina with a clean finger.

CLOTRIMAZOLE AL 200 vaginal fungi tablets Side effects

• Like all medicines, the preparation can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• The frequency of side effects is based on the following categories:
  • Very common: affects more than 1 in 10 people
  • Common: affects 1 to 10 users in 100
  • Uncommon: affects 1 to 10 users in 1000
  • Rare: affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000
  • Very rare: less than 1 in 10,000 patients treated
  • Frequency not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
• possible side effects
  • Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders
    • Rarely:
      • Skin reactions on the treated skin areas (e.g. burning, stinging, reddening).
• What countermeasures should be taken in the event of side effects?
  • Please inform your doctor about any side effects so that he can treat them specifically if necessary.
• If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This also applies to side effects that are not specified.

CLOTRIMAZOLE AL 200 vaginal fungi tablets Interactions

• When used with other drugs
  • Please inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking / using or have recently taken / used any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.
  • Clotrimazole reduces the effectiveness of amphotericin and other polyene antibiotics (nystatin, natamycin).

Contraindications

• The preparation must not be used
  • if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to the active substance clotrimazole or any of the other ingredients.

pregnancy CLOTRIMAZOLE AL 200 vaginal fungi tablets and breast feeding period

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking / using any medicine.
• pregnancy
  • For reasons of caution, you may only use the preparation after a corresponding benefit / risk assessment by your attending physician. During pregnancy, treatment should be carried out by the doctor with a vaginal cream or with vaginal tablets without an applicator.
  • As a precaution, clotrimazole should not be used in early pregnancy (1st to 3rd month).
• Breastfeeding
  • If you are breastfeeding, you can use the medicine as directed by your doctor.

CLOTRIMAZOLE AL 200 vaginal fungi tablets Patient information

• Special care is required when using it
  • Please ask your doctor:
    • when the disease occurs for the first time.
    • if you have had more than 4 such fungal infections in the past 12 months.
  • Note:
    • If the labia minora and adjacent areas are infected at the same time, or if the partner's glans and foreskin has been diagnosed with inflammation due to fungi, the partners should receive additional local treatment using the dosage forms of clotrimazole provided for this purpose.

     

• Driving and using machines
  • There are no special precautions required