LOTRISONE

Drug Name: LOTRISONE

LOTRISONE DESCRIPTION:
CLOTRIMAZOLE WITH BETAMETHASONE - TOPICAL (kloh-TRIM-uh-zole WITH bay-tuh-METH-uh-sown)

COMMON LOTRISONE BRAND NAME(S):
Lotrisone

LOTRISONE SIDE EFFECTS:
LOTRISONE may cause burning, redness, or a rash. Notify your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms. Very unlikely to occur but report promptly the following side effects: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

HOW TO USE LOTRISONE:
LOTRISONE: LOTRISONE is for topical use only. Clean and dry the affected area as directed. Then apply a small amount of the medication on the skin. A thin layer is all that is needed. Wash hands after use. Do not bandage, wrap or cover the area treated unless you are instructed to do so by your doctor. Do not use large amounts, apply this more often or use this for a longer period than directed. Your condition will not clear faster, but the chance for side effects may be increased. Use carefully if applying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth.

LOTRISONE USES:
LOTRISONE is a combination antifungal and steroid used on the skin to treat an infection and relieve associated itching and swelling.

LOTRISONE PRECAUTIONS:
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: infections, any allergies you may have. Though very unlikely, it is possible LOTRISONE will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. LOTRISONE should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if LOTRISONE is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

LOTRISONE DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including: all skin products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

LOTRISONE OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.

LOTRISONE NOTES:
If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, notify your doctor. Inform all your doctors you use (or have used) LOTRISONE. Do not share LOTRISONE with others.

MISSED LOTRISONE DOSE:
If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

LOTRISONE STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat. Check the expiration date on the tube and discard any expired medication.