Lotrisone
This combination is designed to target fungal skin conditions and is utilized to alleviate associated inflammation.
- Categories
- Antifungals · Skin Care
- Active ingredients
- Betamethasone · Clotrimazole
- Route
- Cutaneous use
- Form
- Cream
- Strengths
- 10g
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
Prescription rules on Lotrisone vary by country.
Lotrisone details
- Conditions
- Fungal Skin Infection · Dermatosis
- Alternative names
- Lotriderm
- Therapeutic class
- Topical Corticosteroid with Antifungal
- Pharmacological class
- Corticosteroid; Imidazole Antifungal
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to components; tuberculosis of the skin; viral skin infections
- Minor side effects
- burning; itching; irritation
- Moderate side effects
- skin atrophy; striae; hypertrichosis
- Dosage forms
- Cream
- Administration route
- Cutaneous use
- Supply category
- Pharmacist only, dispensed without a prescription
- Originator
- Merck & Co.
- Onset Time
- Days to weeks
- Duration
- Duration varies
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.
- Age restrictions
- Use with caution in children.
Precautions and warnings
avoid prolonged use on face; do not use with occlusive dressings; avoid contact with eyes
Serious side effects
systemic absorption, requires immediate medical attention; secondary infection, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
This combination is designed to target fungal skin conditions and is utilized to alleviate associated inflammation.
Mechanism of action
Lotrisone combines clotrimazole, an antifungal that inhibits cell membrane synthesis in fungi, with betamethasone, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, redness, and itching through vasoconstriction and suppression of immune responses.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Discuss with a physician. Breastfeeding: Apply with caution, keep it away from contact with the infant.
What you will receive
Lotrisone is the originator brand name, made by Merck & Co.. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with Merck & Co. and do not ship the original Lotrisone.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Betamethasone / Clotrimazole) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.
Where this medicine is registered
- Singapore
- Hong Kong
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Philippines
- Indonesia
- Taiwan
- South Korea
- Japan
- Australia
- New Zealand
- UAE
- South Africa
About Lotrisone
Lotrisone is a combination treatment containing Betamethasone and Clotrimazole, used for fungal skin infection and dermatosis. Often sold under alternative brand names like Lotriderm, the medication is supplied in a tube with a strength of 10g. This formula by Merck & Co. provides a dual-action approach for managing skin inflammation alongside underlying fungal growth.
Buying Lotrisone online
Lotrisone is registered across 13 markets including Japan, the UAE and Singapore, with availability also in Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia. As one of the most ordered skin treatments across the region, it helps expats and travellers maintain consistent care when local pharmacies are either unreachable or have limited stock of familiar branded goods. Ordering online allows for reliable delivery of this essential skincare item regardless of your current location in Asia.