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Betamethasone and Clotrimazole (Topical route)
kloe-TRIM-a-zole, bay-ta-METH-a-sone dye-PROE-pee-oh-nateBrand Name(s)
In the US: Lotrisone
In Canada: Lotriderm, Pms-Clotrimazole And Betamethasone
Dosage forms
Cream LotionClassifications
Therapeutic: Anti-Infective/Anti-Inflammatory Combination; Pharmacologic: Betamethasone; Chemical: Imidazole
Uses of This Medicine
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; athlete’s foot); Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch); and Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis).This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription.
Before Using This Medicine
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: