Lotricort-G cream

About Lotricort-G cream

Lotricort-G Cream Uses

• Fungal skin infections with inflammation
• Infected eczema and dermatitis
• Ringworm and athlete's foot with secondary bacterial infection
• Itchy, red, inflamed skin patches
• Skin folds affected by combined fungal and bacterial infection

Lotricort-G Cream Benefits

• Treats inflammation, fungus, and bacteria in one application
• Reduces itching and redness quickly
• Useful when a skin infection has more than one cause

What Experts Say

Betamethasone Dipropionate is a potent corticosteroid that calms inflammation, redness, and itching in the skin by suppressing the local immune response. Clotrimazole works against fungi by damaging their cell membrane, making it effective for conditions like ringworm, athlete's foot, and candidiasis affecting the skin.

Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, adds antibacterial coverage against common skin bacteria, making this a useful option when a fungal infection has become secondarily infected with bacteria rather than staying purely fungal on its own, a common pattern in warm, moist skin folds.

Dermatologists across Pakistan often prescribe triple combination creams like this for short, defined courses only, since prolonged steroid use on the skin can cause thinning or discoloration, especially in the humid weather common across Karachi and Lahore during the monsoon months when fungal skin infections flare up most often.

Drug Class

• Topical corticosteroid, antifungal, and antibiotic combination

Lotricort-G cream formula

• Betamethasone Dipropionate
• Clotrimazole
• Gentamicin Sulfate

Available forms

• Cream

How to use Lotricort-G cream?

• Apply a thin layer to the affected area twice daily
• Rub gently until the cream is absorbed
• Wash and dry the affected skin before each application
• Use only on the area advised by your doctor
• Do not use for longer than 2 weeks without medical review

Drug Interactions

• Other Topical Steroids: Using multiple steroid creams on the same area increases the risk of skin thinning.
• Occlusive Dressings: Covering the area tightly increases drug absorption and side effect risk.
• Other Topical Antibiotics: Combining with additional topical antibiotics is not recommended without medical advice.

Risks and warnings

• Skin Thinning: Prolonged use of the steroid component can thin the skin, especially on the face.
• Not for Broken Skin: Avoid use on open wounds, ulcers, or deep cuts.
• Eye Contact: Keep away from the eyes and mucous membranes.
• Masking Infection: The steroid can hide worsening infection if used without proper diagnosis.
• Not for Long Term Use: Extended use may lead to resistant fungal or bacterial strains.

Lotricort-G Cream Side Effects

Most side effects are local to the area of application.

• Burning or stinging on application
• Skin redness or irritation
• Itching at the application site
• Skin thinning with prolonged use
• Dryness or peeling
• Rare allergic skin reaction

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius away from heat
• Keep the tube tightly closed after each use
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children.