Lotrisone

The generic name for the Lotrisone is betamethasone and clotrimazole topical. The Lotrisone is an anti fungal antibiotic, which is prescribed to treat anti fungal infections. The betamethasone is a topical steroid, which is used to reduce itching, swelling and redness of the skin. The combination of betamethasone and clotrimazole topical is used to treat ringworm, athlete foot and jock itch. The Lotrisone can be used for other purposes as well beside these.

There are some patients who should not use Lotrisone, especially the ones who are allergic to betamethasone and clotrimazole topical. According to FDA, the use of Lotrisone is harmful during pregnancy, as it can be harmful to an unborn baby. The nursing mother should also discuss with the health care provider before using the Lotrisone.

Every drug has side effects and so the Lotrisone also have few, which includes, blistering, burning, dry skin, hives, infection, itching, peeling, reddened skin, skin eruptions and rash, stinging, swelling and tingling sensation. All these are the common side effects, but in case if any of the side effects get worst, then immediately rush to the health care provider. Always keep the medicines away from the reach of the children. Don’t misuse or abuse drug and use them carefully to treat your diseases. In case of emergency, seek the help of a health care provider near your location.



If you are taking any other medication then don’t forget to inform your health care provider as some drugs interact with each other and can be harmful. Don’t combine this with any other steroid cream as the side effects can be increased. The steroid drugs can affect the functioning of the adrenal, hypthalamic and pituitary glands. Whether it is about taking a medicine orally or applying on a skin, overdose is harmful in both the cases. Some people think that applying too much of topical medicine on skin does not harm. Remember that these topical medicines are absorbed in our bloodstream too, so be careful about it. Listen or read the instructions carefully and follow them accordingly in order to avoid harm.

Remember to apply the Lotrisone on clean skin and massage gently for the number of times as prescribed by your health care provider. It is prescribed for children of 17 years of age and for adults. If you don’t feel any improvement after one week of treatment, then do notify your health care provider about it. In order to get more information about the drug, read its prescription which has complete detail on its ingredients, side effects, and also about the dosage. If you don’t get the prescription then Internet is the best source to get information on it, as there are many health related sites that contain information on it. The Lotrisone is only for topical uses so don’t let it come in contact with your eyes mouth or nose. Most dermatologist recommend Lotrisone for such infections.