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Clotrimazole and Betamethasone (Clotrimazole / Betamethasone Dipropionate Topical) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE:

Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion is indicated in patients 17 years and older for the topical treatment of symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Epidermophyton floccosum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Trichophyton rubrum. Effective treatment without the risks associated with topical corticosteroid use may be obtained using a topical antifungal agent that does not contain a corticosteroid, especially for noninflammatory tinea infections. The efficacy of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion for the treatment of infections caused by zoophilic dermatophytes (e.g., Microsporum canis) has not been established.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:

Gently massage sufficient clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion into the affected skin areas twice a day, in the morning and evening.

Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion should not be used longer than 2 weeks in the treatment of tinea corporis or tinea cruris, and amounts greater than 45 mL per week of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion should not be used. If a patient with tinea corporis or tinea cruris shows no clinical improvement after one week of treatment with clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion, the diagnosis should be reviewed.

Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion should not be used longer than 4 weeks in the treatment of tinea pedis, and amounts greater than 45 mL per week of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion should not be used. If a patient with tinea pedis shows no clinical improvement after 2 weeks of treatment with clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion, the diagnosis should be reviewed.

Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion should not be used with occlusive dressings.

HOW SUPPLIED:

Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate lotion USP, 1%/0.05% (base) is supplied as follows

           NDC 0168-0370-30   30 mL Bottle

Store at 25°C (77°F) in the upright position only; excursions permitted between 15°C and 30°C (59°F and 86°F). SHAKE WELL BEFORE EACH USE.

Fougera
PHARMACEUTICALS INC.

E. FOUGERA & CO.
A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc., Melville, New York 11747

I2370C
R07/13
#104

Remove this portion before dispensing

CLOTRIMAZOLE and BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE LOTION USP, 1%/0.05% (base)
Rx only

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