Betamethasone; Clotrimazole Lotion
What is betamethasone-clotrimazole lotion?
BETAMETHASONE-CLOTRIMAZOLE (Lotrisone®) is a corticosteroid and antifungal lotion. It treats ringworm and tinea infections, such as jock itch and athlete's foot. It also helps to reduce the swelling, redness, and itching that may occur with these infections. Generic betamethasone-clotrimazole skin lotion is available.
What should my health care professional know before I use betamethasone-clotrimazole lotion?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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large areas of burned or damaged skin
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skin wasting or thinning
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peripheral vascular disease or poor circulation
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an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, clotrimazole, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Betamethasone-clotrimazole skin lotion is for external use only; do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label exactly. Wash your hands before and after use. If treating hand or nail infections, wash hands before use only. Apply a thin layer of lotion to the affected area and rub in gently. When applying to the groin area, apply a limited amount and do not use for longer than 2 weeks unless directed to by your prescriber. Do not cover or wrap the treated area with an airtight bandage (such as a plastic bandage). Apply the lotion for the full course of treatment prescribed, even if you think the infection is getting better. Use at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Do not use this medicine for any condition other than the one for which it was prescribed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients are more likely to have damaged skin through aging, and this may increase side effects. Corticosteroid skin preparations should usually only be used for brief periods in older patients, unless used under the supervision of a prescriber.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or take extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with betamethasone-clotrimazole lotion?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply betamethasone-clotrimazole at the same site as other skin preparations without the advice of your prescriber.
What should I watch for while taking betamethasone-clotrimazole lotion?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve within 1 week when treating the groin area or within 2 weeks when treating the feet. It is important not to use more betamethasone-clotrimazole lotion than prescribed. When applying this product to the groin area, do not use for more than 2 weeks. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly. If your skin infection returns after stopping this cream, contact your prescriber.
Do not use an airtight bandage to cover the affected area unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to.
If you are using this cream for 'jock itch', do not wear underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic fibers such as rayon or nylon. Instead, wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear. Also dry the area completely after bathing.
If you are using this cream to treat for athlete's foot, carefully dry the feet, especially between the toes, after bathing. Do not wear socks made from wool or synthetic materials such as rayon or nylon. Wear clean cotton socks and change them daily or more if your feet sweat frequently. Also, try wearing sandles or shoes that are well-ventilated.
Do not get this cream in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
What side effects may I notice from using betamethasone-clotrimazole lotion?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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burning or itching of the skin
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dark red spots on the skin
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loss of feeling on skin
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painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles
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skin infection
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thinning of the skin or sunburn: more likely if cream applied to the face
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 2 and 30 degrees C (36 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Betamethasone; Clotrimazole skin cream
What is betamethasone-clotrimazole skin cream?
BETAMETHASONE-CLOTRIMAZOLE (Lotrisone®) is a corticosteroid and antifungal cream. It treats ringworm and tinea infections, such as jock itch and athlete's foot. It also helps to reduce the swelling, redness, and itching that may occur with these infections. Generic betamethasone-clotrimazole skin cream is available.
What should my health care professional know before I use betamethasone-clotrimazole skin cream?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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large areas of burned or damaged skin
-
skin wasting or thinning
-
peripheral vascular disease or poor circulation
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to betamethasone, clotrimazole, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, other corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Betamethasone-clotrimazole skin cream is for external use only; do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label exactly. Wash your hands before and after use. If treating hand or nail infections, wash hands before use only. Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area and rub in gently. When applying to the groin area, apply a limited amount and do not use for longer than 2 weeks unless directed to by your prescriber. Do not cover or wrap the treated area with an airtight bandage (such as a plastic bandage). Apply the cream for the full course of treatment prescribed, even if you think the infection is getting better. Use at regular intervals. Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Do not use this medicine for any condition other than the one for which it was prescribed.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
Elderly patients are more likely to have damaged skin through aging, and this may increase side effects. Corticosteroid skin preparations should usually only be used for brief periods in older patients, unless used under the supervision of a prescriber.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or take extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with betamethasone-clotrimazole skin cream?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply betamethasone-clotrimazole at the same site as other skin preparations without the advice of your prescriber.
What should I watch for while taking betamethasone-clotrimazole skin cream?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve within 1 week when treating the groin area or within 2 weeks when treating the feet. It is important not to use more betamethasone-clotrimazole cream than prescribed. When applying this product to the groin area, do not use for more than 2 weeks. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly. If your skin infection returns after stopping this cream, contact your prescriber.
Do not use an airtight bandage to cover the affected area unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to.
If you are using this cream for "jock itch", do not wear underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic fibers such as rayon or nylon. Instead, wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear. Also dry the area completely after bathing.
If you are using this cream to treat for athlete's foot, carefully dry the feet, especially between the toes, after bathing. Do not wear socks made from wool or synthetic materials such as rayon or nylon. Wear clean cotton socks and change them daily or more if your feet sweat frequently. Also, try wearing sandles or shoes that are well-ventilated.
Do not get this cream in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.
What side effects may I notice from using betamethasone-clotrimazole skin cream?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
burning or itching of the skin
-
dark red spots on the skin
-
loss of feeling on skin
-
painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles
-
skin infection
-
thinning of the skin or sunburn: more likely if cream applied to the face
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 2 and 30 degrees C (36 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.