Clotrimazole+beclometasone
About
Clotrimazole+beclometasone is a dermatological medication primarily used to treat fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). Fungal infection occurs when a fungus invades and affects the tissue on the skin. Symptoms of a fungal infection include skin rash, irritation, redness and scaling of the skin.
Clotrimazole+beclometasone is composed of two medicines: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclometasone (steroid). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication used to treat various fungal infections, such as vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. It is also used to treat athlete’s foot and jock itch. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids, which blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Beclometasone effectively treats redness and itchiness eczema (inflamed and itchy skin), psoriasis (skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches), and dermatitis (red and itchy skin).
Your doctor will advise the appropriate dose that suits your infection. Clotrimazole+beclometasone is for topical (for skin use) only. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water. Clotrimazole+beclometasone has common side effects as every drug does. These side effects include itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclometasone or any other medications. Do not put dressing or bandage on the affected area since it increases the risk of side effects. Please check with your doctor before using Clotrimazole+beclometasone, if you have adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, liver disease, and other skin infections. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Clotrimazole+beclometasone. If nursing mothers apply Clotrimazole+beclometasone to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.
Uses of Clotrimazole+beclometasone
Medicinal Benefits
Clotrimazole+beclometasone is used to treat fungal infections, such as fungal infections, such as ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot), ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and ringworm of the body (tinea corporis). It consists of two medicines, namely: Clotrimazole (antifungal) and Beclometasone (steroid). Clotrimazole is an antifungal medication and treats fungal infections like vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, and ringworm. Clotrimazole stops the growth of fungi by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclometasone belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. It treats redness and itchiness eczema (inflamed and itchy skin), psoriasis (skin cells build up and form scales and itchy, dry patches), and dermatitis (red and itchy skin).
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Clotrimazole+beclometasone
- Itching
- Dryness
- Redness
- Burning sensation at the application site
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Before using Clotrimazole+beclometasone, let your doctor know if have a history of liver diseases, adrenal gland problems, cataract, glaucoma, diabetes or allergic reactions to Clotrimazole, Beclometasone and other steroid medicines and antibiotics. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or already pregnant and a lactating mother. Studies show that there may be harmful effects on the baby; hence Clotrimazole+beclometasone should be used with caution in pregnancy under your doctor's supervision. If you apply Clotrimazole+beclometasone to breasts or nipple for treatment, wash it off while nursing your baby. Clotrimazole+beclometasone is for external use only, so avoid its contact with the eyes, the mouth, or intravaginally. Notify the doctor if there is no improvement after one week of treatment for tinea cruris or tinea corporis, or after two weeks for tinea pedis. When using Clotrimazole+beclometasone in the groin area, patients should use the medication for two weeks only. Prolonged use of Clotrimazole+beclometasone may cause hormonal suppression, Cushing's syndrome, hyperglycemia (increased blood sugar level), and glucosuria (high sugar in urine) in some patients.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Clotrimazole+beclometasone may interact with respiratory-related medicines (budesonide, formoterol), drugs treating HIV/AIDS (ritonavir, cobicistat) and corticosteroids.
Drug-Food Interaction: No drug-food interactions found/ established.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Clotrimazole+beclometasone should not be given in patients with a history of allergic reactions to clotrimazole and betamethasone, have diabetes, liver diseases, cataract, glaucoma, adrenal gland problems, hormonal problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
safe if prescribedNo interaction found/ established. Please consult your doctor before using Clotrimazole+beclometasone.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Clotrimazole+beclometasone.
Breast Feeding
safe if prescribedThere is limited data on how Clotrimazole+beclometasone affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Clotrimazole+beclometasone. However, if nursing mothers apply Clotrimazole+beclometasone to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.
Driving
safe if prescribedClotrimazole+beclometasone has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Clotrimazole+beclometasone. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe liver diseases.
Kidney
cautionLet your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing Clotrimazole+beclometasone. However, it is not recommended in patients with severe kidney diseases.
Children
safe if prescribedClotrimazole+beclometasone is to be used on children below 12 years of age only when prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Always wear loose-fitting clothes to avoid further sweat and spread of the fungal infection.
- Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
- Do not walk barefoot at places like gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
- Do not scratch the affected area of skin as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
- Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
- Follow a candida diet if you suffer from vaginal yeast infection. Candida diet excludes high sugary foods, some dairy products and foods with artificial preservatives.
- Avoid or limit the intake of alcohol and caffeine.
Special Advise
It is advised to reach out to your doctor if the fungal infection symptoms persist or worsen after two treatment weeks. Before applying Clotrimazole+beclometasone, clean and dry the affected area. Avoid contact of Clotrimazole+beclometasone with nose, mouth or eyes. If Clotrimazole+beclometasone comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly. Do not wash the treated areas for a minimum of 3 hours after you apply Clotrimazole+beclometasone. Monitor your blood glucose levels regularly since Beclometasone in Clotrimazole+beclometasone can cause a rise in blood sugar levels.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection: A fungal infection (also called mycosis) is a skin disease caused by a fungus when it invades the tissue. These are some of the fungal infections:
Tinea pedis or Athlete's foot: It is a fungal infection between the toes due to sweating.
Tinea cruris or Jock itch: A fungal infection in the skin of the genitals, inner thighs and buttocks.
Tinea corporis: A fungal infection that can affect any part of the body, excluding hands and feet, scalp, face and beard, groin, and nails.
FAQs
Clotrimazole+beclometasone consists of Clotrimazole and Beclometasone. Clotrimazole, an antifungal drug, stops fungi' growth by causing damage and leakage to the fungal cell membrane. Beclometasone, a corticosteroid, works by blocking prostaglandins' production (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy.
Clotrimazole+beclometasone is safe to use with doctor’s advice and over a limited period (1-2 weeks). Let your doctor know if your symptoms are not relieved by then or experience any side effects.
Clotrimazole+beclometasone is for topical (for skin) use only. Do not apply it onto the face. Do not put bandage or dressing on the affected area while treating with Clotrimazole+beclometasone unless the doctor advised, since it increases the risk of side effects. If the medicine gets into your eyes, nose, mouth or vagina, rinse with cold water.
Please consult your doctor before using Clotrimazole+beclometasone if you have other skin infections and adrenal gland problems, cataract or glaucoma, diabetes, and liver disease. Let your doctor know if your allergic to Clotrimazole+beclometasone or any of its components.
Clotrimazole+beclometasone consists of Beclometasone that can cause a rise in blood sugar levels by suppressing insulin secretion. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Clotrimazole+beclometasone.
You are required to maintain at least a three-hour gap after application of Clotrimazole+beclometasone if you are using more than one topical medicine.
No, do not stop taking Clotrimazole+beclometasone on your own even if the symptoms are relieved until your course advised by the doctor is finished.
Clotrimazole+beclometasone is a pregnancy category C drug and may be unsafe to use during pregnancy since it may have harmful effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to become pregnant or already pregnant before starting Clotrimazole+beclometasone.
There is limited data on how Clotrimazole+beclometasone affects breastfeeding. Please consult your doctor before starting Clotrimazole+beclometasone. However, if nursing mothers apply Clotrimazole+beclometasone to their breasts for treatment, it is advised to wash the affected area thoroughly before breastfeeding the baby.
