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LOTRISONE

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Generic Name for LOTRISONE

Betamethasone (as dipropionate) 0.05%, clotrimazole 1%; crm; lotion.

Legal Classification:

Rx

Pharmacological Class for LOTRISONE

Steroid + azole antifungal.

Manufacturer of LOTRISONE

Merck & Co., Inc.

Indications for LOTRISONE

Fungal skin infections.

Adult dose for LOTRISONE

Apply sparingly twice daily; max 45g (cream), 45mL (lotion) per week. Max 2 wks for t. cruris, t. corporis; 4 wks for t. pedis.

Children's dosing for LOTRISONE

Not recommended.

Contraindications for LOTRISONE

Varicella, vaccinia.

Warnings/Precautions for LOTRISONE

Do not occlude. Use lowest effective dose (esp. in children). Monitor patients regularly. Discontinue steroid if infection persists, worsens or superinfection occurs. Pregnancy (Cat.C). Nursing mothers.

Adverse Reactions for LOTRISONE

Irritation, erythema, stinging, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, dermatitis, HPA axis suppression (esp. in children), epidermal and dermal atrophy (esp. in thin-skinned or occluded areas).

How is LOTRISONE supplied?

Crm—15g, 45g; Lotion—30mL

Related Disease:

Fungal skin infections~topical antifungals
Skin infections

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