Lotrisone

Common use

Lotrisone cream a prescription medication used to treat fungal skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Lotrisone cream contains a combination of betamethasone and clotrimazole. 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.

Dosage and direction

Use Lotrisone cream exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin. Wash your hands before and after using Lotrisone cream, unless you are using this medicine to treat the skin on your hands. Apply a thin layer of medicine to the affected skin and rub it in gently. Do not apply this medicine over a large area of skin unless your doctor has told you to. Keep your skin clean and dry to avoid further infection.

Precautions

To make sure Lotrisone cream is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: a skin reaction to any steroid medicine; cataract or glaucoma; liver disease; or an adrenal gland disorder.
Steroid medicines can increase the glucose (sugar) levels in your blood or urine. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes.
Using highly potent steroid medicine during pregnancy may increase the risk of low birthweight in the newborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Lotrisone cream. Ask your doctor about any risk. If you apply Lotrisone cream to your chest, avoid areas that may come into contact with the baby's mouth.

Contraindications

You may not be able to use Lotrisone 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).
Lotrisone cream is not approved for use by anyone younger than 17 years old. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects.
Never use Lotrisone cream to treat diaper rash.
Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or tight clothing, unless your doctor has told you to.

Possible side effect

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Lotrisone: 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 Lotrisone side effects may include: numbness, tingling, or stinging; skin dryness or rash; swelling; or new infections.

Drug interaction

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Missed dose

Apply the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at one time.

Overdose

High doses or long-term use of Lotrisone cream can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex. Seek emergency medical attention.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep away from children and pets.