clotrimazole

clo·tri·ma·zole | \ klō-ˈtrī-mə-ˌzōl

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, -ˌzȯl \

Definition of clotrimazole

: an antifungal agent C₂₂H₁₇ClN₂

Examples of clotrimazole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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, "How to Know if You Have 'Fungal Acne'—and How to Treat it," 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, "How to combat flaky skin and beard," 3 Sep. 2017

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“Clotrimazole.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/clotrimazole. Accessed 20 Oct. 2020.

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