Lotriderm Cream 0.05%/1.0%

Lotriderm is an anti-inflammatory cream with antifungal components. It contains two active ingredients:

• betamethasone, a powerful topical corticosteroid, and

• clotrimazole, an antifungal medicine.

Lotriderm cream relieves skin problems such as itching, redness and swelling.

Lotriderm is a cream for skin inflammation with infections caused by fungi; it contains Betamethasone dipropionate, a corticoid, and clotrimazole, an antifungal. Lotriderm is indicated for the local treatment of skin inflammation with infections caused by fungi sensitive to clotrimazole: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis, and candidiasis. Apply a bit of Lotriderm cream to the affected skin and massage gently. The treated skin should not be wet for at least half an hour to prevent the medicine from rinsing. Do not stain the product on and around the eyelids and avoid direct eye contact.

DO NOT USE LOTRIDERM IF:

• You are allergic to betamethasone, clotrimazole or any other ingredient in this medicine;
• Your skin problem is caused by viruses, bacteria or parasites;
• Your baby has a nappy rash, your skin is broken or ulcerated, or you have acne or rosacea;
• You have a skin disorder called ichthyosis vulgaris or the blood vessels in your skin are fragile.

Lotriderm cream should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women without consulting a doctor first.

Ingredients:

Lotriderm Cream is composed of the following active ingredients (salts)

Betamethasone Dipropionate 0.5Mg / G, Clotrimazole 10Mg/G

Apply Lotriderm cream to the affected area(s) of skin and massage in gently. Do not get the treated areas wet within half an hour of application because the medicine will rinse off. Do not apply the cream to the eyelids or the skin around the eyes. Wash your hands immediately after applying the cream. Continuous, long-term use of topical steroid medication should be avoided. For this reason, Lotriderm cream is usually used on a for two to four-week course. If your symptoms have not improved in one or two weeks, you should talk to your doctor or our pharmacist here at SimplyMedsOnline.

Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) of skin twice a day.

Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages or other dressings, unless the doctor advises otherwise

Important:

• If you miss a dose: Use it as soon as you notice. If it is close to the time of your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule. Do not use extra dose to make up for a missed dose. 
• Storing Lotriderm: Store medicines at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Do not freeze medicines unless required by package insert. Keep medicines away from children and pets.

Lotriderm may cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine include:

• Skin irritation due to hypersensitivity;

• Thinning of the treated skin;

• Red patches and scaling around the mouth;

• Striae (stripe-like skin marks);

• A decrease in the production of natural hormones by the adrenal glands (only if used long term).

Consult a doctor or our pharmacist if the side effects are severe. For more information, please read the Patient information leaflet.