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What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Swallowing Clotrimazole Vaginal Tablets?

Posted on Fri, 17 Jul 2015

Question: i have by mistake swallowed the clotrimazole vaginal tablet instead of keeping it in the vagina what are the side effects

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rarely orally ingested clotrimazole might cause mild diarrhea.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.

I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.

1. I have come across patients like you who have orally ingested a tablet of clotrimazole meant for vagina.

2. Please relax and do not get worried. In most patients the tablet will get dissolved and not cause any problems.

3. Rarely it might cause slight diarrhea but is never a serious concern. Please continue with your day and do not worry about it. Even if you have diarrhea, it will stop in a day.

Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.

Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.

Regards,
Dr.Vivek

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