Betamethasone and Clotrimazole (Topical Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Blistering, burning, itching, peeling, dryness, redness, or other signs of skin irritation not present before use of this medicine
• Burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles" , or tingling feelings
• Hives

• Cough or hoarseness
• Fever or chills
• Lower back or side pain
• Painful or difficult urination
• Rash
• Stinging
• Swelling

• Abdominal pain
• Backache
• Blurred vision
• Dry mouth
• Facial hair growth in females
• Flushed, dry skin
• Fractures
• Fruit-like breath odor
• Full or round face, neck, or trunk
• Increased hunger, thirst, or urination
• Irritability
• Loss of sexual desire or ability
• Menstrual irregularities
• Muscle wasting
• Nausea
• Sugar in the urine
• Sweating
• Troubled breathing
• Unexplained weight loss
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Vomiting

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• Acne or oily skin
• Increased hair growth, especially on the face and body
• Increased loss of hair, especially on the scalp
• Pus in the hair follicles
• Reddish purple lines on arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
• Redness and scaling around the mouth
• Softening of the skin
• Thinning of skin with easy bruising
• White spots

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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