Monograph Details
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Infections & Infestations
> Fungal infections
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MYCELEX TROCHES |
| Manufacturer |
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Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Legal Classification |
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Rx
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| Pharmacological Class |
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Azole. |
| Generic Name |
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Clotrimazole 10mg. |
| Indications |
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Prophylaxis and treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis. |
| Adults and Children |
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<3 yrs: not recommended. ≥3 yrs: Dissolve slowly in mouth. Treatment: 1 troche 5 times daily for 14 consecutive days. Prophylaxis: 1 troche 3 times daily. |
| Precautions |
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Not for treatment of systemic mycoses. Diagnosis should be confirmed by KOH smear and/or culture. Monitor hepatic function. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers. |
| Adverse Reactions |
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Elevated SGOT levels, nausea, vomiting. |
| How Supplied |
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Troches—70, 140 |
| Additional Resources |
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• Related Prescribing Note |
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