Lotrisone (Betamethasone and Clotrimazole Cream)

• It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin.

Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• Do not take Lotrisone by mouth. Use on your skin only.
• Keep out of your mouth, nose, vagina, and eyes (may burn).
• Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better.
• To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
• Wash your hands before and after use. Do not wash your hands after use if putting this on your hand.
• Clean affected part before use. Make sure to dry well.
• Put a thin layer on the affected skin and rub in gently.
• Do not use coverings (bandages, dressings) unless told to do so by the doctor.
• If using on the groin, use a little bit. Do not wear tight clothing.
• Do not use diapers or plastic pants.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Put on a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not put on 2 doses or extra doses.

WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect:

• Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit.
• Signs of Cushing's disease like weight gain in the upper back or belly, moon face, very bad headache, or slow healing.
• Signs of a weak adrenal gland like a very bad upset stomach or throwing up, very bad dizziness or passing out, muscle weakness, feeling very tired, mood changes, not hungry, or weight loss.
• Skin changes (pimples, stretch marks, slow healing, hair growth).
• Change in color of skin.
• Change in eyesight.
• Very bad skin irritation.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.