Betamethasone/Clotrimazole, Topical

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KEY POINTS

• This medicine is put on the skin to treat fungus infections. Use it exactly as directed.
• This medicine may cause unwanted side effects. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that are serious, continue, or get worse.
• Tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take.

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What are other names for this medicine?

Type of medicine: topical corticosteroid; antifungal

Generic and brand names: betamethasone/clotrimazole, topical; Lotrisone

What is this medicine used for?

This medicine is used on the skin to treat fungal infections of the feet, groin, and body. It also helps relieve redness, swelling, and itching of fungal infections.

This medicine may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your healthcare provider.

What should my healthcare provider know before I take this medicine?

Before taking this medicine, tell your healthcare provider if you have:

• An allergy to any medicine
• Any kind of infection, including a skin infection
• Diabetes
• Liver disease

Females of childbearing age: Talk with your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Do not breast-feed while taking this medicine without your healthcare provider's approval.

How do I use it?

Check the label on the medicine for directions about your specific dose. Be very careful to use it only as directed by your healthcare provider. Using too much medicine, using it too often or using it longer than prescribed increases your risk of side effects.

Check with your healthcare provider before using this medicine on children under age 17.

This medicine comes in the form of cream or lotion. If you have the lotion, shake it well before you use it.

Use this medicine only for the condition for which it was prescribed. Wash your hands before and after using this medicine. Apply a thin layer and gently rub it in to the area where you need the medicine. This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not put this medicine on your face or underarms. Do not get this medicine in or near your eyes, mouth, or vagina.

Do not cover the area where you put the medicine with a bandage unless your healthcare provider tells you to. Using tight bandages may increase the risk of side effects. Wear loose-fitting underwear if you use the medicine in the groin area (between your legs). Do not use cosmetics or skin products without your healthcare provider's approval.

Use this medicine for as long as your healthcare provider prescribes, even if your symptoms improve.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for the next scheduled dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and use the next one as directed. Do not use double doses. If you are not sure of what to do if you miss a dose, or if you miss more than one dose, contact your healthcare provider.

What if I overdose?

An acute overdose of this medicine is not likely to cause life-threatening symptoms. If you think that you or anyone else may have taken too much of this medicine, call the poison control center at 800-222-1222.

What should I watch out for?

Do not use this medicine for other infections unless your healthcare provider approves.

This medicine is not recommended for treating diaper rash. Children may be at greater risk for side effects, including growth problems. Talk with your healthcare provider about this.

Contact your healthcare provider if your condition does not improve within 1 to 2 weeks or if it gets worse.

Adults over the age of 65 may be at greater risk for side effects. Talk with your healthcare provider about this.

If you need emergency care, surgery, lab tests, or dental work, tell the healthcare provider or dentist you are using this medicine.

What are the possible side effects?

Along with its needed effects, your medicine may cause some unwanted side effects. Some side effects may be very serious. Some side effects may go away as your body adjusts to the medicine. Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects that continue or get worse.

Life-threatening (Report these to your healthcare provider right away. If you cannot reach your healthcare provider right away, get emergency medical care or call 911 for help.): Allergic reaction (hives; itching; rash; trouble breathing; chest pain or tightness in your chest; swelling of your lips, tongue, and throat).

Serious (Report these to your healthcare provider right away.): Redness, skin irritation, swelling, burning, or pain that continues or gets worse; increased thirst or hunger; increased urination; depression; confusion; anxiety; change in skin color.

Other: Itching, dryness, mild skin irritation; acne.

What products might interact with this medicine?

No significant drug interactions have been reported. However, do not take any other corticosteroids or use any other medicines, strong soap, medicated cosmetics, or products that contain alcohol on your skin unless your healthcare provider approves.

If you are not sure if your medicines might interact, ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider. Keep a list of all your medicines with you. List all the prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, supplements, natural remedies, and vitamins that you take. Be sure that you tell all healthcare providers who treat you about all the products you are taking.

How should I store this medicine?

Store this medicine at room temperature. Keep the container tightly closed. Protect it from heat, high humidity, and bright light.

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This advisory includes selected information only and may not include all side effects of this medicine or interactions with other medicines. Ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for more information or if you have any questions.

Ask your pharmacist for the best way to dispose of outdated medicine or medicine you have not used. Do not throw medicine in the trash.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.

Do not share medicines with other people.