Question 1

is lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra an over-the-counter medication?

Accepted Answer

Lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra: can be purchased OTC.

Question 2

which clotrimazole cream is the best for over the counter

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Yeast treatments: You must mean which yeast cream, right? All OTC "azole" treatments are equally effective:  clotrimazole, miconazole, terconazole, and several others, including single dose fluconazole (Diflucan) by mouth. If you're sure you have a vaginal yeast infection, choose whichever product is cheapest and/or most convenient for you.

Question 3

what is the most effective over the counter cream for men who occasionally get fungal balanitis? clotrimazole, terbinafine, etc.? there's so many

Accepted Answer

Balanits: Clotrimazole is as good as anything else available

Question 4

how do i cure a yeast infection when i am allergic to the over-the-counter drugs like monistat and gynelotrimin (clotrimazole)?

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Other medications!: Good morning, 
there are other medications such as Diflucan (fluconazole) that are prescribed by physicians if there is evidence of infection by yeast. Allergy to Monistat is very rare, but possible. Please visit your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and seek treatment if needed.

Question 5

my 11 yr old daughter has pealing feet, mostly her toes. it looks like athletes foot. should i treat it with an over-the-counter lotrimin, (clotrimazole) get an rx?

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You can: treat with OTC lotrimin (clotrimazole). If you do I would also get a 1% hydrocortisone and apply them both together. I find that it works better with combination anti fungal and steroid cream

Question 6

for a toe nail fungus, which over-the-counter cream is more effective, lamisil (terbinafine) or lotrimin?

Accepted Answer

I don't find: Any topicals to be very effective on toe nail fungus. Oral Lamisil (terbinafine) is much more effective.

Question 7

can it be ringworm if it is just a really red spot under my breast best cure over counter? would lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra work better than regular lotrimin (clotrimazole)

Accepted Answer

The same: The lotrimin (clotrimazole)s (clotrimazole) you describe should work the same. Very common area to get a yeast infection, under the breast, i used to get them all the time when i was in my 20's there.  The medication in regular lotrimin (clotrimazole) should work fine.

Question 8

i have a case of jock itch that won't go away. i've used all the over-the-counter creams (clomrizole, tonalfonate, etc) with no luck. i use them exactly as  instructed, twice daily, etc. they help for a bit, but as soon as i stop (even after months of reg

Accepted Answer

Jock itch: Please consult your doctor soon. S/he can prescribe a more potent cream. Perhaps you need an oral antigungal to completely eradicate your condition.

Question 9

can you buy lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) otc?

Accepted Answer

No: This is a prescription item in the usa but you can get it in mexico.

Question 10

can you tell me if i buy a cream with clotrimazole (canesten), will the pharmacist ask me what i'm going to use it for?

Accepted Answer

No need: pharmacist will not ask and should not ask what you have or why you need the medication for.

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What is the most effective over the counter cream for men who occasionally get fungal balanitis? clotrimazole, terbinafine, etc.? there's so many

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How do i cure a yeast infection when i am allergic to the over-the-counter drugs like monistat and gynelotrimin (clotrimazole)?

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My 11 yr old daughter has pealing feet, mostly her toes. it looks like athletes foot. should i treat it with an over-the-counter lotrimin, (clotrimazole) get an rx?

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For a toe nail fungus, which over-the-counter cream is more effective, lamisil (terbinafine) or lotrimin?

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Can it be ringworm if it is just a really red spot under my breast best cure over counter? would lotrimin (clotrimazole) ultra work better than regular lotrimin (clotrimazole)

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I have a case of jock itch that won't go away. i've used all the over-the-counter creams (clomrizole, tonalfonate, etc) with no luck. i use them exactly as instructed, twice daily, etc. they help for a bit, but as soon as i stop (even after months of reg

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Can you buy lotrisone (clotrimazole and betamethasone) otc?

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Can you tell me if i buy a cream with clotrimazole (canesten), will the pharmacist ask me what i'm going to use it for?

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