Compare Clotrimazole vs. Jublia

Head-to-head comparisons of medication uses, side effects, ratings, and more.

Lotrimin (Clotrimazole)

Jublia (efinaconazole)

Prescription only

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Treats toenail fungus.

Jublia is good for treating toe nail fungus when over-the-counter treatments have failed, but you will need to use it everyday for 48 weeks and it is very expensive.

Upsides

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There are discount programs that can help with cost of Jublia (efinaconazole). Ask your local pharmacy.
Jublia (efinaconazole) may work better than over-the-counter products for toenail fungus.
Jublia (efinaconazole) has fewer side-effects than anti-fungal medicines taken orally.

Downsides

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There are other anti-fungal nail solutions that work just as well and cost less than Jublia (efinaconazole).
Anti-fungal nail solutions like Jublia (efinaconazole) don't work well to treat severe cases.
Like other anti-fungal nail solutions, you will need to use it daily for close to a year.
Jublia (efinaconazole) can cause ingrown toenails.
Not all toenail fungus need to be treated. Talk to your doctor to see if you require any medicines for your infection.

Used for

Candidal vulvovaginitis Candidiasis
Topical Oropharyngeal candidiasis Oropharyngeal candidiasis; Prophylaxis Pityriasis versicolor Tinea corporis Tinea cruris Tinea pedis
Candidal vulvovaginitis
Recurrent; Prophylaxis