Use Clotrimazole vaginal cream 2% is used to treat genital infections caused by yeast-like fungi of the Candida genus (candidal vulvovaginitis). It is also used for sanitization of the birth canal before childbirth. It is effective for candidal vulvitis, vulvovaginitis, and balanitis. How to take For vaginal infections, the cream is inserted deep into the vagina using an applicator once a day. For candidal vulvovaginitis and candidal balanitis, it is recommended to apply 2-3 times a day for 1-2 weeks. The total duration of local treatment is 6 days. Even if infection symptoms disappear within a few hours or days, it is necessary to use Clotrimazole for at least 3 days to reduce the likelihood of recurrence. The dose, method, and regimen of application are determined individually, depending on the indications, the patient's age, and the dosage form used. Contraindications Clotrimazole vaginal cream 2% is contraindicated in cases of hypersensitivity to clotrimazole or other components of the drug, especially cetostearyl alcohol. It should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy. For local intravaginal use, it is contraindicated during menstruation. Use in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy is possible only when the expected benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus. If use is necessary during lactation, the question of discontinuing breastfeeding should be decided. During intravaginal use in women in the second and third trimesters of pregnancy, the use of a vaginal applicator is undesirable.