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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