Lotrisone

Lotrisone should be used with caution by adults over age 65. In older adults, Lotrisone may cause skin reactions, especially thinning skin.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Lotrisone

Do not combine Lotrisone with other steroid creams. Use of more than one steroid-containing product increases the chance of side effects.

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Pregnant women should not use steroid drugs in large amounts or for prolonged periods of time. The effects of Lotrisone during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. The medication should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefits justify the potential risk to the developing baby. It is not known whether Lotrisone appears in breast milk. Nursing mothers should use Lotrisone with caution and only when clearly needed.

Recommended dosage for Lotrisone

ADULTS AND CHILDREN OVER 17 YEARS OLD

"Jock Itch" (Tinea Cruris) or Fungal Skin Infections (Tinea Corporis)

Gently massage Lotrisone cream or lotion into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day, in the morning and the evening, for 2 weeks. Lotrisone should be applied sparingly to the groin area. Notify your doctor if there has been no improvement after 1 week of treatment.

Athlete's Foot (Tinea Pedis)

Gently massage Lotrisone cream or lotion into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice a day, in the morning and the evening, for 4 weeks. Notify your doctor if there has been no improvement after 2 weeks of treatment.

Overdosage

Any medication used in excess can have serious consequences. A life-threatening overdose of Lotrisone, which is applied to the skin, is unlikely. However, misuse or overuse of Lotrisone can cause disorders such as Cushing's syndrome. Be sure to check with your doctor if you suspect such a problem.