| Clotrimazole | Tioconazole | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An antifungal | An antifungal |
| Used for | Cures athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis). Relieves the itching, irritation, redness, scaling and discomfort which can accompany these conditions. | • treats vaginal yeast infections |
| Usual adult dose | Not on the label | Adults and children 12 years of age and over:. |
| Children | Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor. | |
| Prescription (U.S.) | No (over the counter) | No (over the counter) |
| Common side effects | Stop use and ask doctor if • irritaion occurs • There is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot or ringworm) or within 2 weeks (for jock itch). | • symptoms do not get better after 3 days • symptoms last more than 7 days • you get a rash or hives, abdominal pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge |
| Pregnancy | Not on the label | If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. |
From the official U.S. labels. Brands and strengths differ between countries.
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
Check them togetherClotrimazole is an antifungal and Tioconazole is an antifungal. Clotrimazole is used for: Cures athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis). Relieves the itching, irritation, redness, scaling and discomfort which can accompany these conditions. Tioconazole is used for: • treats vaginal yeast infections
Neither official label mentions the other. That does not prove they are safe together: ask a pharmacist, and use the free interaction checker.
It depends on what you are treating, your health and other medicines. Your doctor or pharmacist can tell you which one suits you; this page shows what each official label says.