Emzor Clotrimazole
A Clotrimazole brand by Emzor Pharmaceutical — cream, made in Nigeria.
NAFDAC registration
We don't have a NAFDAC registration number on record for this brand. Every registered medicine sold in Nigeria carries one on its pack — check the pack and verify the number before buying.
Emzor Clotrimazole at a glance
- Generic name
- Clotrimazole
- Manufacturer
- Emzor Pharmaceutical
- Form
- Cream
- Strength
- 1% cream
- Made in
- Nigeria
- NAFDAC reg. no.
- not on our records
Emzor Clotrimazole price in Nigeria
Online pharmacy listings for Clotrimazole products ranged from ₦1,460 to ₦14,950 (median ₦6,350) as of July 2026.
For cream/ointment products specifically, listings ranged ₦1,460–₦14,950 (median ₦11,550).
Figures cover Clotrimazole products across brands and pack sizes, sampled from licensed Nigerian online pharmacies — indicative only. Track month-by-month movement on the Medicine Price Index.
About Clotrimazole
Clotrimazole is one of the most widely used antifungal medications in Nigeria, trusted by millions of people across the country for treating common fungal skin infections. Best known by its popular brand name Canesten, clotrimazole belongs to the imidazole class of antifungal drugs. It works by disrupting the production of ergosterol, a vital component of the fungal cell membrane. Without ergosterol, the fungal cell membrane becomes weakened and porous, causing the contents of the fungal cell to leak out and ultimately killing the organism. This mechanism makes clotrimazole effective against a broad range of fungi, including dermatophytes (the organisms responsible for ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch) and Candida species (which cause thrush and vaginal yeast infections). In Nigerian pharmacies from Lagos Island to the markets of Onitsha and Kano, Canesten cream is a constant presence on the shelves.
Read the full Clotrimazole guide — dosage, side effects, warnings, and all registered brands.
Frequently asked questions
Registration details are shown exactly as recorded in the NAFDAC Greenbook (our copy: July 2026). Listings can lag renewals — always confirm current status on the official Greenbook before acting on it. Content updated July 2026.