Clotrimazole and Betamethasone (Topical)

Brand Names : Lotrisone, Lotriderm

Category

• Antifungal-corticosteroid, topical

Description

Clotrimazole and betamethasone (kloe-TRIM-a-zole and bay-ta-METH-a-sone) 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 cream is applied to the skin to treat:

• athlete's foot (ringworm of the foot; tinea pedis);
• jock itch (ringworm of the groin; tinea cruris); and
• ringworm of the body (tinea corporis).

This medicine may also be used for other fungus infections of the skin as determined by your doctor.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Topical
• Cream (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Lotrisone

In Canada -

• Lotriderm