Generic name:betamethasone and clotrimazole (topical route) [ kloe-TRIM-a-zole, bay-ta-METH-a-sone-dye-PROE-pee-oh-nate ]
Drug class:Topical steroids with anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 10, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Lotrisone
In Canada
- Lotriderm
- Pms-Clotrimazole And Betamethasone
Available Dosage Forms:
- Cream
- Lotion
Therapeutic Class: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination
Pharmacologic Class: Betamethasone
Chemical Class: Imidazole
Uses for Lotrisone
Clotrimazole and betamethasone topical combination is used to treat fungus infections. Clotrimazole works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Betamethasone, a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid), is used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and other discomfort of fungus infections.
Clotrimazole and betamethasone topical cream or lotion is applied to the skin to treat:
- Ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot),
- Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and
- Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using Lotrisone
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Use of clotrimazole and betamethasone topical combination cream is not recommended in children younger than 17 years of age.
