Betamethasone and clotrimazole topical

Generic name: betamethasone and clotrimazole topical [ BAY-ta-METH-a-sone-and-kloe-TRIM-a-zole-TOP-ik-al ]
Brand name: Lotrisone
Dosage forms: topical cream (0.05%-1%); topical lotion (0.05%-1%)
Drug class:Topical steroids with anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Feb 7, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is betamethasone and clotrimazole topical?

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.

Warnings

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 may not be able to use betamethasone and clotrimazole topical 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;

• cataract or glaucoma;

• liver disease; or

• an adrenal gland disorder.

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