Lotricort G Cream

About Lotricort G Cream

Lotricort G Cream Uses

• Fungal skin infections such as ringworm and athlete's foot
• Skin candidiasis with associated inflammation
• Mixed fungal infections with secondary bacterial involvement
• Itchy, red, inflamed skin patches caused by dermatophytes

Lotricort G Cream Benefits

• Treats fungal infection, inflammation and bacterial risk in one cream
• Betamethasone quickly calms redness, itching and swelling
• Clotrimazole clears the underlying fungal infection
• Gentamicin covers common secondary bacterial infection
• Visible relief from itching often begins within a few days

What Experts Say

Clotrimazole is a broad spectrum antifungal that damages the cell membrane of fungi, stopping them from growing and spreading further across the skin surface. It works well against the dermatophytes and yeasts responsible for ringworm, athlete's foot and skin candidiasis.

Betamethasone dipropionate is a potent topical corticosteroid included in this formula. It reduces the inflammation, redness, swelling and itching that usually accompany a fungal infection, calming the skin while the antifungal ingredient works on the infection itself.

Gentamicin, an aminoglycoside antibiotic, adds antibacterial cover for cases where scratching or trapped moisture has allowed bacteria to infect the same patch of skin. Dermatologists usually limit this triple combination cream to short courses, since prolonged steroid use on skin can lead to thinning, stretch marks and other local side effects.

Drug Class

• Topical Corticosteroid (Betamethasone)
• Imidazole Antifungal (Clotrimazole)
• Aminoglycoside Antibiotic (Gentamicin)

Lotricort G Cream formula

• Betamethasone Dipropionate + Clotrimazole + Gentamicin

Available forms

• Cream

How to use Lotricort G Cream?

• A thin layer of the cream is applied to the affected skin, usually two times a day.
• The area is gently cleaned and dried before each application.
• Hands are washed after applying, unless the hands themselves are being treated.
• Treatment is usually continued for one to two weeks, or as directed by the doctor.
• The cream is not applied to broken skin, the eyes, or open wounds.

Drug Interactions

• Other Topical Steroids: Using more than one steroid product on the same area increases the risk of skin thinning.
• Occlusive Dressings: Covering the treated area increases absorption and side effect risk.
• Other Topical Antibiotics: Combining with other topical antibiotics on the same site is generally avoided.

Risks and warnings

• Prolonged Use: Extended use on the same area can cause skin thinning and stretch marks.
• Large Areas: Applying over large body areas or under occlusive dressings raises the risk of steroid absorption into the body.
• Children: Young children absorb topical steroids more readily, so use needs closer medical supervision.
• Face and Groin: These areas are more sensitive to steroid side effects and need shorter treatment courses.
• Untreated Infection: Stopping treatment too early can allow the fungal infection to return.

Lotricort G Cream Side Effects

• Burning or stinging on application
• Local skin irritation
• Itching at the application site
• Skin thinning with prolonged use
• Stretch marks with long term use on the same area
• Changes in skin color at the treated site
• Rare allergic skin reaction

Storage Conditions

• The tube is stored at room temperature, below 30°C.
• The cap is closed tightly after each use to prevent the cream from drying out.
• The tube is kept away from direct sunlight and moisture.
• The cream is kept out of reach of children.