Lotrisone

Lotrisone USES: This medication is a combination antifungal and steroid used on the skin to treat an infection and relieve associated itching and swelling.

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Lotrisone Uses This medication is a combination antifungal and steroid used on the skin to treat an infection and relieve associated itching and swelling. Notes If the condition for which this was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, notify your doctor. Inform all your doctors you use (or have used) this medication. Do not share this medication with others. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat. Check the expiration date on the tube and discard any expired medication. Photos LOTRISONE CREAM 45GM LOTRISONE LOTION (SCHERING CORP.) How To Use HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is for topical use only. Clean and dry the affected area as directed. Then apply a small amount of the medication on the skin. A thin layer is all that is needed. Wash hands after use. Do not bandage, wrap or cover the area treated unless you are instructed to do so by your doctor. Do not use large amounts, apply this more often or use this for a longer period than directed. Your condition will not clear faster, but the chance for side effects may be increased. Use carefully if applying to the face. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose and mouth. Side Effects This medication may cause burning, redness, or a rash. Notify your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms. Very unlikely to occur but report promptly the following side effects: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting or dizziness. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of infections and of any allergies you may have. Though very unlikely, it is possible this medication will be absorbed into your bloodstream. This may have undesirable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment. This is especially true for children and for those who have used this for an extended period if they also have serious medical problems such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution applies for up to one year after stopping use of this drug. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including any skin products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 29 Time Taken: 1 months Reason: yeast infection Date: 7 April 2004 Side Effects Additional Thoughts did not work! Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: F Age: 68 Time Taken: 3 days Reason: Yeast infection Date: 19 July 2004 Side Effects none. Additional Thoughts My husband has also been prescribed this medication and we cannot find it loacaly. The doctor does not want to use the generic, feeling that this product is more effective. I found it cured my problem very well. My husband has been to 2 other doctors who prescribed medications that did not work. He is using the remains of my tube and has already gotten relief. None of the pharmacies in Keene, NH have this medication. It takes a month to get it ordered. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 68 Time Taken: 3 days Reason: Yeast infection Date: 19 July 2004 Side Effects none. Additional Thoughts My husband has also been prescribed this medication and we cannot find it loacaly. The doctor does not want to use the generic, feeling that this product is more effective. I found it cured my problem very well. My husband has been to 2 other doctors who prescribed medications that did not work. He is using the remains of my tube and has already gotten relief. None of the pharmacies in Keene, NH have this medication. It takes a month to get it ordered. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 65 Time Taken: 7 days Reason: Yeast Infection Date: 23 August 2004 Side Effects None Additional Thoughts

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