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| Pronunciation |
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 (bay
ta METH a sone & kloe TRIM a
zole) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Lotrisone® |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antifungal Agent, Topical |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to betamethasone, clotrimazole, other
corticosteroids, other fungal medicines or any other part of this medicine.
- If you are giving to a child less than 12 years old.
- If you are using for under a dressing or
diaper.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to treat skin infections caused by fungus
(yeast). This includes athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Do not use more
than 2 weeks for jock itch or ringworm. Do not use more than 4 weeks for
athlete's foot.
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| How does it work? |
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- Betamethasone reduces irritation and itching on the affected areas of
the skin.
- Clotrimazole kills infections caused by fungus
(yeast).
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Do not take by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes
(may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected area before use.
- Use in a small amount over the area affected as a light film. Rub in
gently.
- Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) over the area
unless told to do so by healthcare provider.
- If used in the groin area, use for 2 weeks only. Use a small amount.
Do not wear tight clothing.
- Do not use under a diaper or for diaper
rash.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not apply more frequently than directed by healthcare
provider.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Numbness, tingling, burning, irritation, dryness, or redness of the
skin.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Follow up with healthcare provider especially if there is no
improvement in 1 week for jock itch or ringworm or after 2 weeks for athlete's
foot.
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- Feeling weak, tired, irritable, trembling, having rapid heartbeats,
confusion, sweating, dizzy, especially if you missed a dose or recently stopped
the medicine.
- Severe burning, swelling, or redness of skin.
- Any new rash.
- No improvement in condition or feeling
worse.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room
temperature.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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