Clotrimazole Lozenge and Rimactane

• Generic Name: clotrimazole
• Dosage Forms: troche, lozenge
• Other Brand Names: Mycelex Troche

Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication. It is like an antibiotic but is used to treat yeast (fungal) infections.

Oral clotrimazole is used to treat and prevent yeast infections of the mouth and throat.

Clotrimazole may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: rifampin
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Rifadin, Rifadin IV, Rimactane

Rifampin is used together with other medicines to treat tuberculosis (TB) in many different parts of the body. It is also used by patients who have a meningitis bacteria in their nose or throat who do not show symptoms of the infection to prevent the spread of the bacteria to other patients. Rifampin belongs to the class of medicines called antibiotics and works to kill or prevent the growth of bacteria. However, it will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.