Lotrimin Antifungal Cream - Uses and Benefits

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What is Lotrimin AF used for?

Lotrimin AF is an antifungal medication. This medicine prevents fungus from growing on your skin. Lotrimin AF (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections of the skin.

What is clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF)?

Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) is an over-the-counter (OTC) antifungal cream that's applied to the skin to treat certain infections, such as ringworm and athlete's foot. Sometimes, a provider might also recommend this medication for diaper rash.

Can clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) be used outside the body?

Clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) should only be used on the outside of your body (e.g., skin). Don't take this medication by mouth, and never use it in your eyes, nose, or ears. Never insert clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF) into your vagina to treat a vaginal yeast infection.

What are the side effects of Lotrimin AF?

itching, peeling, or dry skin. Although the risk of serious side effects is low when Lotrimin AF is applied to the skin, side effects can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream, including: headache. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur.

What Is Lotrimin

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Lotrimin Information

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