Clotrimazole oral troches are used for the local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis. Oropharyngeal candidiasis is a fungal infection in the mouth and throat caused by an overgrowth of the Candida fungus. They are also used to reduce the incidence of oropharyngeal candidiasis in immunocompromised patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or steroid therapy utilized in the treatment of leukemia, solid tumors, or renal transplantation.
- Clotrimazole oral troches are used for the local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis.
- Typical dosing for treatment of mild disease is 10 mg dissolved slowly 5 times daily for 7 to 14 days
- Allow lozenge (troche) to slowly dissolve in mouth. Dissolution is complete in approximately 30 minutes.
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Clotrimazole Troches/Lozenges Side Effects
Clotrimazole Troches/Lozenges Side Effects may include the following: abnormal liver function tests, itching, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling in mouth.
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