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Lotrisone Dosage

Generic name: Clotrimazole 10mg in 1g, Betamethasone dipropionate 0.5mg in 1g
Dosage form: cream
Drug class: Topical steroids with anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 28, 2024.

Treatment of tinea corporis or tinea cruris:

  • Apply a thin film of LOTRISONE cream into the affected skin areas twice a day for one week.
  • Do not use more than 45 grams per week. Do not use with occlusive dressings.
  • If a patient shows no clinical improvement after 1 week of treatment with LOTRISONE cream, the diagnosis should be reviewed.
  • Do not use longer than 2 weeks.

Treatment of tinea pedis:

  • Gently massage a sufficient amount of LOTRISONE cream into the affected skin areas twice a day for two weeks.
  • Do not use more than 45 grams per week. Do not use with occlusive dressings.
  • If a patient shows no clinical improvement after 2 weeks of treatment with LOTRISONE cream, the diagnosis should be reviewed.
  • Do not use longer than 4 weeks.

LOTRISONE cream is for topical use only. It is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.

Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands after each application.

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