clotrimazole

noun

clo·tri·ma·zole klō-ˈtrī-mə-ˌzōl

-ˌzȯl

: an antifungal agent C₂₂H₁₇ClN₂

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web 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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