clotrimazole

noun

clo·​tri·​ma·​zole klō-ˈtrī-mə-ˌzōl How to pronounce clotrimazole (audio)
-ˌzȯl
: an antifungal agent C22H17ClN2

Examples of clotrimazole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Teva also admitted to breaking antitrust rules related to its clotrimazole medication for skin infections, and tobramycin, which treats treat eye infections and cystic fibrosis. Ramishah Maruf, CNN, 21 Aug. 2023 Common athlete's foot products include the ingredients terbinafine or clotrimazole. Marty Munson, Men's Health, 22 June 2023 Researchers compared lavender oil to clotrimazole, a conventional fungus treatment. James Robinson, Discover Magazine, 8 Dec. 2022 Vaginal clotrimazole is typically used for three to seven days consecutively, and works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause infection. Hannah Jeon, Good Housekeeping, 2 Sep. 2022 Look for over-the-counter (OTC) topical treatments like clotrimazole 1% (Lotrimin) or miconazole 1% (Micatin). Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 13 Apr. 2022 Other recommended topical treatments include creams containing 2 percent ketoconazole, econozole nitrate, or 1 percent clotrimazole cream, all of which are often used to treat athlete’s foot. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 1 Apr. 2019 Malassezia is susceptible to the same types of antifungals found in dandruff shampoo or athlete’s foot treatments, such as clotrimazole and miconazole. Teresa Graedon, The Seattle Times, 3 Sep. 2017

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Word History

Etymology

probably from International Scientific Vocabulary chlor- + tri- + imidazole

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of clotrimazole was in 1970

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Cite this Entry

“Clotrimazole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clotrimazole. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

clotrimazole

noun
clo·​tri·​ma·​zole klō-ˈtrī-mə-ˌzōl, -ˌzȯl How to pronounce clotrimazole (audio)
: an antifungal agent C22H17ClN2 used to treat candida infections, tinea, and ringworm see lotrimin
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