Clotrimazole is an over-the-counter medicine (Azole Antifungal). The sections below reproduce one FDA label for it, named under "Label". Products in other forms, strengths or from other makers have their own labels, which can differ.
- Type
- Over the counter (OTC)
- Brand names
- Antifungal, Fortinia, Lotrimin
- Drug class
- Azole Antifungal
- Taken
- Topical
- Label
- InvaDerm Corporation, revised August 31, 2026 · full label on DailyMed
Purpose
Antifungal
What it is used for
Cures most Athlete's foot (tinea pedis) Jock Itch (tinea cruris) Ringworm (tinea corporis) Effectively relieves Itching Cracking Burning Discomfort which can accompany these conditions
Active ingredient
Clotrimazole USP, 1%
Ask a doctor before use if you have
on children under 2 years of age
When using this product
avoid contact with eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if
irritation occurs there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot and ringworm) or 2 weeks (for jock itch)
Warnings
For external use only Ask a doctor before use on children under 2 years of age When using this product avoid contact with eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot and ringworm) or 2 weeks (for jock itch) Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage:
we do not reproduce dosing instructions. The right dose depends on the person and the condition and is set by the prescriber or pharmacist. Dosage section of the full label.
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Recalls
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Class II Ongoing
Globe Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1 % Antifungal Cream, Net Wt., 5 oz. (142 g, Distributed by: Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA, 101 NE Third Avenue, Suite 1500, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301, USA, NDC 69396-087-55.
Reason: cGMP deviations
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot #: A472418
- Distribution
- USA Nationwide
- Quantity
- 14700 bottles
- Recall started
- October 31, 2025 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0211-2026
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Class II Ongoing
Globe Clotrimazole Cream, USP, 1 %, Net Wt. 1 oz (28.4g), Distributed by: Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA, 101 NE Third Avenue, Suite 1500, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301 USA, Made in India, NDC 69396-087-01.
Reason: cGMP deviations
Lots, distribution and details
- Lots / codes
- Lot #: A472408
- Distribution
- USA Nationwide
- Quantity
- 12150 bottles
- Recall started
- October 31, 2025 (Voluntary: Firm initiated)
- Severity
- Could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- FDA recall number
- D-0210-2026
Have this medicine at home? Compare the lot number and expiry date on your package with the recall. Do not stop taking a prescribed medicine on your own — stopping suddenly can be riskier than the recalled lot. Your pharmacist can check it and usually swap it for an unaffected one.
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Source: FDA structured product labeling, retrieved through openFDA. Label text is shown as published by the FDA, without editing; long sections are shortened, marked […]. openFDA data are not validated for clinical use — always check the current label and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own treatment. Set ID 5a5cfed9-0587-7bef-e063-6294a90a64bf.