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Balanitis - Management
Topical imidazoles

Age from 16 years onwards
Clotrimazole 1% cream
Clotrimazole 1% cream
Apply to the affected area 2 to 3 times a day until symptoms have settled.
Supply 20 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.64
OTC cost: £4.65
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Wash hands after applying cream. If possible leave the affected area exposed to the air at night.
Econazole 1% cream
Econazole 1% cream
Apply to the affected area twice a day, until symptoms have settled.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £2.56
OTC cost: £4.51
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Wash hands after applying cream. If possible leave the affected area exposed to the air at night.
Ketoconazole 2% cream
Ketoconazole 2% cream
Apply to the affected area twice a day, until symptoms have settled.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £3.54
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Wash hands after applying cream. If possible leave the affected area exposed to the air at night.
Miconazole 2% cream
Miconazole 2% cream
Apply to the affected area twice a day, until symptoms have settled.
Supply 30 grams.
Age: from 16 years onwards
NHS cost: £1.93
OTC cost: £3.41
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Wash hands after applying cream. If possible leave the affected area exposed to the air at night.

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