Lotrisone cream contains a combination of betamethasone and clotrimazol. Betamethasone is steroid that reduces itching, swelling, and redness of the skin. Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Lotrisone cream is used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete"s foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Lotrisone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Important information
Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or tight clothing, unless your doctor has told you to.
Do not use Lotrisone on a child younger than 17 years old. Children are more likely to absorb the steroid through the skin.
Never use Lotrisone to treat diaper rash.
It may take up to 1 or 2 weeks of using Lotrisone before your symptoms improve. For best results, keep using the medication as directed. Talk with your doctor if your groin symptoms do not improve after 1 week, or if your foot symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Lotrisone cream if you are allergic to betamethasone or clotrimazole.
To make sure Lotrisone is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether Lotrisone will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
See also: Pregnancy and breastfeeding warnings (in more detail)
It is not known whether betamethasone and clotrimazole passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not use Lotrisone cream on a child younger than 17 years old. Children are more likely to absorb the steroid through the skin. Do not use Lotrisone to treat diaper rash.
How should I use Lotrisone?
Use Lotrisone cream exactly as it was prescribed for you. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Lotrisone cream is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin. If this medicine gets in your eyes, nose, mouth, rectum, or vagina, rinse with water.
Lotrisone cream comes with patient instructions for safe and effective use. Follow these directions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.
Apply a thin layer of cream and rub it in completely.
Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or tight clothing, unless your doctor has told you to.
After applying Lotrisone cream, allow your skin to dry completely before dressing. Wear loose-fitting clothing while you are treating jock itch. If you are treating athlete"s foot, wear clean cotton socks and keep your feet as dry as possible.
Do not use Lotrisone cream for longer than 2 weeks for jock itch or 4 weeks for athlete"s foot, unless your doctor has told you to.
It may take up to 1 or 2 weeks of using Lotrisone before your symptoms improve. For best results, use medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics.
Call your doctor if your groin symptoms do not improve after 1 week, or if your foot symptoms do not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.
Store Lotrisone at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube or bottle capped and tightly closed when not in use.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
An overdose of Lotrisone is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone has accidentally swallowed the medication.
What should I avoid while using Lotrisone?
Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, mouth, and nose, or on your lips. If it does get into any of these areas, wash with water. Do not use Lotrisone cream on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.
Avoid wearing tight-fitting clothing that doesn"t allow air circulation. Until the infection is healed, wear clothing that is made of natural fibers such as cotton.
Lotrisone side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction to Lotrisone: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Topical steroid medicine can be absorbed through the skin, which may affect your adrenal gland. Call your doctor if you have:
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nausea, vomiting, severe dizziness;
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muscle weakness;
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depressed mood, feeling irritable;
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weight loss; or
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tired feeling.
Common Lotrisone side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
See also: Side effects (in more detail)
What other drugs will affect Lotrisone?
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied betamethasone and clotrimazole. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
