Clotrimazole 1 Percent (1%) Cream 15g (0.5 oz) — Generic for Lotrimin AF Pack of 5 — Perrigo Pharma — Over The Counter

Medication Summary

Medication Summary: This section summarizes DailyMed drug label information to make the label easier to understand. It is not a substitute for the official label, pharmacist counseling, prescriber instructions, or medical advice.

Overview

Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1% is an antifungal medicine used to treat most athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It can also help relieve itching, burning, cracking, scaling, and discomfort associated with these conditions.

This product is for external use only. It should not be used in children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor, and it should be kept away from the eyes.

Use the cream by washing and drying the affected area first, then applying a thin layer twice daily. For athlete’s foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks; for jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks.

Key Counseling Points

• For external use only.
• Do not use in children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Wash the affected area and dry thoroughly before applying.
• Apply a thin layer over the affected area twice daily, morning and night.
• For athleteu2019s foot, pay special attention to the spaces between the toes and wear well-fitting ventilated shoes.
• Change shoes and socks at least once daily for athleteu2019s foot.
• Use daily for 4 weeks for athleteu2019s foot and ringworm, and for 2 weeks for jock itch.
• Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within the labeled time.
• If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Helpful Patient Education

Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1% is an over-the-counter antifungal cream labeled for most athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It is used to help relieve common symptoms such as itching, burning, cracking, scaling, and discomfort. The label says it is for external use only and should be applied as directed after washing and drying the affected area.

This product is not effective on the scalp or nails. If symptoms do not improve within the labeled treatment time, the label advises asking a doctor. This information is based on DailyMed label details for patient education on clotrimazole cream.

Medication Summary last generated: 2026-07-05 11:36:41