GENERIC NAME: CLOTRIMAZOLE LOZENGE MUCOUS MEMBRANE (ORAL) (kloh-TRIM-uh-zole)

BRAND NAME(S): Mycelex

Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects | Precautions | Drug Interactions | Overdose | Notes | Missed Dose | Storage

USES: This medication is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, tongue or throat. Additionally, this medicine is used to prevent these same infections in patients undergoing certain treatment procedures.

HOW TO USE: This medication is meant to be dissolved in the mouth. Do not swallow it. The usual dosing is one lozenge (troche) 5 times daily for no more than 14 days unless your doctor instructs you otherwise. When used to prevent infections, the usual dose is one lozenge three times daily until your doctor tells you to stop using it. Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may allow the infection to continue, resulting in a return of the infection.

SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience nausea, vomiting, unpleasant taste sensation or itching. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: unusual tiredness, pain in the stomach area, yellowing of the eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: liver problems, any allergies (especially drug allergies). This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this drug is excreted into breast milk. Though it is unlikely to be absorbed in sufficient quantity to cause problems to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor about all the medicines you use, both prescription and nonprescription. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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