Lotrisone
Betamethasone with clotrimazole as a cream in a 10g tube, applied for fungal skin infection and dermatosis. An antifungal alongside a corticosteroid.
- Categories
- Antifungals · Skin Care
- Active ingredients
- Betamethasone · Clotrimazole
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 10g
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Lotrisone on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Fungal Skin Infection · Dermatosis
- Alternative names
- Lotriderm
- Therapeutic class
- Topical Corticosteroid with Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid; Imidazole Antifungal
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to components; tuberculosis of the skin; viral skin infections
- Minor side effects
- burning; itching; irritation
- Moderate side effects
- skin atrophy; striae; hypertrichosis
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Originator
- Merck & Co.
- Onset Time
- Days to weeks
- Duration
- Duration varies
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
Precautions and warnings
avoid prolonged use on face; do not use with occlusive dressings; avoid contact with eyes
Serious side effects
systemic absorption, requires immediate medical attention; secondary infection, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Betamethasone with clotrimazole as a cream in a 10g tube, applied for fungal skin infection and dermatosis. An antifungal alongside a corticosteroid.
Mechanism of action
Lotrisone combines clotrimazole, an antifungal that inhibits cell membrane synthesis in fungi, with betamethasone, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, redness, and itching through vasoconstriction and suppression of immune responses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Discuss with a physician. Breastfeeding: Apply with caution, keep it away from contact with the infant.
Lotrisone is a combination treatment containing Betamethasone and Clotrimazole, used for fungal skin infection and dermatosis. Often sold under alternative brand names like Lotriderm, the medication is supplied in a tube with a strength of 10g. This formula by Merck & Co. provides a dual-action approach for managing skin inflammation alongside underlying fungal growth.
Buying Lotrisone online
Ordering online allows for reliable delivery of this essential skincare item regardless of your current location in Asia.
What you will receive
Lotrisone is the originator brand name, made by Merck & Co.. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Merck & Co. and do not ship the original Lotrisone.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Betamethasone / Clotrimazole) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.