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Topical clotrimazole is categorized as pregnancy category B. [15] Small amounts of clotrimazole may be absorbed systemically following topical and vaginal administration. However, topical clotrimazole is still considered safe to use to treat yeast infections in pregnant women and is a safer alternative to other antifungals. [15] [16]
The allocation of a B category does not imply greater safety than C category; Medicines in category D are not absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy (e.g. anticonvulsants) The system, as outlined below, was developed by medical and scientific experts based on available evidence of risks associated with taking particular medicines while ...
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Policresulen is the polycondensation product of meta-cresolsulfonic acid and phenol. [1] It is used as a topical hemostatic and antiseptic [2] in infectious and other lesions of the mucous membranes, like gynecological infections, anal hemorrhoids as well as ulcers of the oral cavity including canker sores.
Candidiasis is a fungal infection due to any species of the genus Candida (a yeast). [4] When it affects the mouth, in some countries it is commonly called thrush. [3] Signs and symptoms include white patches on the tongue or other areas of the mouth and throat. [3]
Clobetasol propionate is used for the treatment of various skin disorders including eczema, herpes labialis, [16] psoriasis, and lichen sclerosus.It is also used to treat several auto-immune diseases including alopecia areata, lichen planus (auto immune skin nodules), and mycosis fungoides (T-cell skin lymphoma).
Clc1ccc(c(Cl)c1)C(OCc2c(Cl)cccc2Cl)Cn3ccnc3 Isoconazole is an azole antifungal drug and could inhibit gram positive bacteria. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] For foot and vaginal infections, isoconazole has a similar effectiveness to clotrimazole .
[10] [5] It appears to be generally safe in pregnancy. [5] It is of the lincosamide class and works by blocking bacteria from making protein. [5] Clindamycin was first made in 1966 from lincomycin. [11] [12] It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines. [13] It is available as a generic medication.