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How to Use

Clotrimazole lozenges must be held in the mouth and allowed to dissolve slowly and completely. This may take 15 to 30 minutes. Swallow saliva during this time Do not chew the lozenges or swallow them whole .

Do not give clotrimazole lozenges to infants or children under 3 years of age. They may be too young to use the lozenges safely.

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using clotrimazole for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Since fungus infections may be very slow to clear up, you may have to continue using this drug every day for two weeks or more. If you stop using this drug too soon, your symptoms may return Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

• For the treat of thrush :
  • Adults and children 3 years of age and older: Dissolve one 10-milligram lozenge slowly and completely in your mouth; this dose must be taken five times a day for at least fourteen days.
  • Children up to 3 years of age: This drug is not recommended in children under 3 years of age since they may be too young to use the lozenges safely.
• For the prevention of thrush :
  • Adults and children 3 years of age and older: Dissolve one 10-milligram lozenge slowly and completely in your mouth; this dose must be taken three times a day.
  • Children up to 3 years of age: This drug is not recommended in children under 3 years of age since they may be too young to use the lozenges safely.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.