Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Uses

The combination of clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream is used to treat symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm). This medication is not recommended for non-inflammatory clinical infections for which a topical antifungal cream alone might be effective without the associated risks of high-potency topical corticosteroids like betamethasone. Clotrimazole and betamethasone combination should not be used to treat diaper rash in babies. 

There may be other uses of clotrimazole and betamethasone—your doctor or pharmacist can give you further drug information.

Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Mechanism of Action

Clotrimazole is an antifungal drug that interferes with the normal fungal cytoplasmic membrane and stops the growth of the fungi that cause tinea infections. Betamethasone is a potent corticosteroid medication that works by reducing inflammation, swelling, itching, and redness in the skin.

Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Doses

Clotrimazole and betamethasone is available as a cream and lotion for topical application to the skin. You should apply a thin layer of the medicine to the affected areas twice a day.