Clotrimoxazole (clotrimazole) was first approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 1975.

Oral forms of clotrimoxazole continue to be investigated for the treatment of infectious diarrhea and as a unique treatment to block sickling of erythrocytes in sickle cell disease.

This medication is commonly available as an over-the-counter substance in various dosage forms, such as a cream or liquid drops for ears.

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