Lotrisone: Detailed Datasheet
- Generic Name: clotrimazole and betamethasone
- Brand Name: Lotrisone
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Lotrisone Patient Information Including Side Effects
Brand Names: Lotrisone
Generic Name: betamethasone and clotrimazole topical
- What is betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
- What are the possible side effects of betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
- What is the most important information I should know about betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
- What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
- How should I use betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Lotrisone)?
- What happens if I overdose (Lotrisone)?
- What should I avoid while using betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
- What other drugs will affect betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
- Where can I get more information (Lotrisone)?
What is betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
Betamethasone is highly potent steroid that reduces itching, swelling, and redness of the skin.
Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication that fights infections caused by fungus.
Betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.
Betamethasone and clotrimazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- worsening of your skin condition;
- redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin;
- blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;
- high blood sugar--increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor; or
- possible signs of absorbing this medicine through your skin--weight gain (especially in your face or your upper back and torso), slow wound healing, thinning or discolored skin, increased body hair, muscle weakness, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, mood changes, menstrual changes, sexual changes.
Common side effects may include:
- numbness, tingling, or stinging;
- skin dryness or rash;
- swelling; or
- new infections.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What is the most important information I should know about betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
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.
Lotrisone Patient Information including How Should I Take
What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using betamethasone and clotrimazole topical (Lotrisone)?
You may not be able to use this medicine if you are allergic to betamethasone or clotrimazole, or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to:
- other steroid medicines (such as dexamethasone, fludrocortisone, hydrocortisone, prednisone, triamcinolone, and others); or
- other antifungal medicines (such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, posaconazole, or voriconazole).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
- a skin reaction to any steroid medicine;