Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Lotrisone

Canadian Brand Name

  1. Lotriderm
  2. Pms-Clotrimazole And Betamethasone

Descriptions


Clotrimazole and betamethasone topical 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 topical cream or lotion is applied to the skin to treat:

  • Ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot),
  • Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and
  • Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Cream
  • Lotion