title: Double-blind investigation of R-42470 (terconazole cream 0.4%) and clotrimazole (cream 1%) for the topical treatment of mycotic vaginitis.
abstract: A total of 78 patients took part in a double-blind randomized comparison of the efficacy, acceptability and tolerance of a new antifungal terconazole (R-42470) (cream 0.4%) with the well established and clinically effective clotrimazole (cream 1%) for the topical treatment of mycotic vaginitis. Five grams of cream were applied to the vagina for 7 consecutive days. Twenty non-pregnant and 19 pregnant patients were included in each group. Clinical and mycological controls were carried out one week and one month after completion of therapy and 89.7% of the patients treated with terconazole responded to therapy and 82.1% patients treated with clotrimazole were cured. Statistical analysis showed no significant difference when the results of the terconazole treated patients and the clotrimazole group were compared.
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003022:Clotrimazole / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007093:Imidazoles / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009181:Mycoses / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009824:Ointments; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000188:drug therapy; D014230:Triazoles / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D007093:Imidazoles; D009824:Ointments; D014230:Triazoles; C037815:terconazole; D003022:Clotrimazole