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Betamethasone and Clotrimazole (Topical Route)
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Description
Clotrimazole and betamethasone 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 or lotion 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.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
- Cream
- Lotion
