Clotrimazole

Clotrimazole

Formula	CAS
C22H17ClN2	23593-75-1

Background
Clotrimazole is a commonly used antifungal substance.

Synonyms
Clotrimazole
1-[(2-Chlorophenyl)diphenylmethyl]-1H-imidazole
1-(o-Chloro-a,a-diphenylbenzyl)imidazole
1-[a-(2-Chlorophenyl)benzhydryl]imidazole
1-[(o-Chlorophenyl)diphenylmethyl]imidazole
Diphenyl-(2-chlorophenyl)-1-imidazolylmethane
1-(o-Chlorotrityl)imidazole FB 5097
BAY b 5097
Canesten
Canifug
Empecid
Gyne-Lotrimin
Lotrimin
Mono-Baycuten
Mycelex-G
Mycofug
Mycosporin
Pedisafe
Rimazole
Tibatin
Trimysten

Uses
Antifungal
Topical medications
Pharmaceutical

Cross-Reactions

Unusual Reactions

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Referenties

1.	Balato N, Lembo G, Nappa P, Ayala F. Contact dermatitis from clotrimazole. Contact Dermatitis 1985;12(2):110.
2.	Kalb RE, Grossman ME. Contact dermatitis to clotrimazole. Cutis 1985;36(3):240-242.
3.	Raulin C, Frosch PJ. Contact allergy to imidazole antimycotics. Contact Dermatitis 1988;18(2):76-80.
4.	Baes H. Contact dermatitis from clotrimazole. Contact Dermatitis 1995;32(3):187-188.

Author(s):
Allergology: background information on allergens.

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