Lotrisone

The skin is just about the largest body organ human beings have. With such an expanse, it is but natural to expect that a person would have certain skin infections at one point or another. Samples of skin infections are athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch.

Fortunately, a lot of creams and lotions have been developed to treat such infections. And Lotrisone is on of these. The generic name for Lotrisone is betamethasone and clotrimazole topical. Lotrisone comes in two forms: Lotrisone cream and Lotrisone lotion.

The components of Lotrisone, betamethasone and clotrimazole, are actually a steroid and an antifungal drug, respectively. The combination of both treats skin infections that are caused by fungus.

Betamethasone, in particular, treats the symptoms of the skin infection. These symptoms are basically caused by the fungus itself. These include redness, itching, swelling, and inflammation. Clotrimazole, on the other hand, prevents certain yeast and fungus organisms from growing. Lotrisone is mainly prescribed when the infection is inflamed. Otherwise, physicians usually prescribe some other medication.

Lotrisone cream indications include the following dermal infections: tinea cruris, tinea pedis, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Microsporum canis.

When you use Lotrisone lotion or Lotrisone cream, it cannot be helped that your body would absorb the medication via your skin. When this happens, the medication could very well enter your bloodstream. This can then result into certain side effects in any part of your body. And this is something that should be avoided, even if this medication is purely topical.

To prevent this from happening, you should not use large amounts of Lotrisone. Just use just enough for the affected area. Generally, the affected area should not be covered with airtight materials, like bandages and such. This is done to avoid too much absorption of Lotrisone. It is also better for you to wear loose clothes, to avoid contact with the affected area.

But if your physician recommends such, then you should still follow his or her instructions. If, however, your physician would instruct that Lotrisone be spread over wide areas, you might have to take periodic tests. These tests are taken to determine whether or not your body has been absorbing too much of Lotrisone. Even your physician would recommend these periodic tests as well.

Before applying Lotrisone over the affected area, be sure to wash your hands. Remember that this medication is of the topical kind. Lotrisone should not be taken orally at any time. Do not apply Lotrisone to your eyes, mouth, or the private areas as well. If you are using Lotrisone lotion, be sure to shake the bottle well before applying the lotion over the affected areas. Generally, the prescribed dosage of Lotrisone is two times a day, in the morning and in the evening.

You should use Lotrisone for the full period that has been prescribed by your physician. This is true even if your condition has made a turn for the better. Do not stop the usage of Lotrisone suddenly, because this can cause adverse effects instead. And your condition just might worsen, as an effect of the sudden stoppage.

If you miss a dose of Lotrisone, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next application, then it’s better to skip the missed application altogether. Just go back to the original schedule.

Common side effects of Lotrisone include dry skin, blistering, irritated skin, itching, swelling, tingling sensations, and rashes. Should any of these side effects occur, be sure to inform your physician right away. There just might be a need to discontinue Lotrisone treatment, should the side effects become more severe.

If you have any questions and concerns about Lotrisone, discuss these with your physician right away. Doing so will help you understand the treatment you’re undergoing.