Clotrimazole Drug Information
Clotrimazole (generic name: betamethasone/clotrimazole; brand names include: Lotril / Cazol-B) belongs to a group of medicines known as antifungal agents.
Clotrimazole is used on the skin to treat fungal infections of the feet, groin and body. Clotrimazole should be used for fungal infections that are inflamed and have symptoms of redness and / or itching.
Clotrimazole contains two compounds - a synthetic corticosteroid (betamethasone dipropionate) and a synthetic antifungal agent (clotrimazole) - that target different aspects of fungal infection. Clotrimazole targets the cause of the infection by inhibiting the growth of fungus on the skin, whereas betamethasone reduces fungal infection symptoms such as itching, swelling, and redness.
Clotrimazole Directions and Recommendations
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. Use Clotrimazole exactly as directed.
Gently massage sufficient Clotrimazole cream into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day, in the morning and evening. Treatment for 2 weeks on the groin or on the body and for 4 weeks on the feet is recommended.
Clotrimazole Precautions
Tell your doctor before using Clotrimazole, if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Clotrimazole Ingredients
Active ingredients: clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate.