- Brand Name : Lotrisone
- Drug Class : Antifungal/Corticosteroid Topicals
- Medical Author : Nazneen Memon, BHMS, PGDCR
- Medical Reviewer : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
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What Is Clotrimazole/Betamethasone and How Does It Work?
Clotrimazole/Betamethasone is a combination prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of fungal infections of the skin such as tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), and tinea pedis (athlete’s foot).
- Clotrimazole/Betamethasone is available under the following different brand names: Lotrisone
What Are Dosages of Clotrimazole/Betamethasone?
Adult dosage
Cream
- 0.05%/1% (15g, 45g)
Lotion
- 0.05%/1% (30mL)
Tinea Cruris & Tinea Corporis
Adult dosage
- Cream: Apply to the infected area every 12 hours for 1 week; re-evaluate after 1 week if no clinical improvement; not to exceed 45 g per week; for 2 weeks maximum
- Lotion: Apply to the infected area every 12 hours for 1 week; re-evaluate after 1 week if no clinical improvement; not to exceed 45 g per week; for 2 weeks maximum
Tinea Pedis
Adult dosage
- Cream: Apply to the infected area every 12 hours for 1 week; re-evaluate after 1 week if no clinical improvement; not to exceed 45 mL per week; for 4 weeks maximum
- Lotion: Apply to the infected area every 12 hours for 1 week; re-evaluate after 1 week if no clinical improvement; not to exceed 45 mL per week; for 4 weeks maximum
Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:
- See “Dosages”
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Clotrimazole/Betamethasone?
Common side effects of Clotrimazole/Betamethasone include:
- burning or tingling of treated skin,
- skin dryness,
- rash, and
- swelling.
Serious side effects of Clotrimazole/Betamethasone include:
- worsening of skin condition,
- redness, warmth, swelling, oozing, or severe irritation of any treated skin,
- blurred vision,
- tunnel vision,
- eye pain,
- seeing halos around lights,
- high blood sugar–increased thirst, increased urination, dry mouth, fruity breath odor, and
- possible signs of absorbing this medicine through the skin–weight gain (especially in the face or 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.
Rare side effects of Clotrimazole/Betamethasone include:
- none
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur as a result of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.