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| Pronunciation |
 (bay
ta METH a sone & kloe TRIM a
zole) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Lotrisone® |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Canadian Brand Names |
| Lotriderm® |
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| Synonyms |
| Clotrimazole and Betamethasone |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Antifungal Agent, Topical |
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| Use |
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Topical treatment of various dermal fungal infections |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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See individual agents |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Apply twice daily |
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| Administration |
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For external use only; do not use on open wounds |
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| Dental Health: Local Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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| Dental Health: Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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| Patient Information |
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See individual agents. Pregnancy/breast-feeding precautions: Inform prescriber if you are or intend to be pregnant. Consult prescriber if breast-feeding. |
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| Nursing Implications |
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For external use only; do not use on open wounds |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Cream: Betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% and clotrimazole 1% (15 g, 45 g) |
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