Lotrimin AF Cream

Lotrimin AF Cream (for the skin) is used to treat skin infections like athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm.

Lotrimin AF Cream is also used to relieve symptoms from fungal infections such as scaly skin, itching, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, and discomfort.

Lotrimin AF Cream will not work on nail or scalp infections.

Lotrimin AF Cream may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use only as directed. Inform your doctor if you are using other medicines or have other medical conditions or allergies.

You should not use Lotrimin AF Cream if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not apply Lotrimin AF Cream to a child under 2 years old without medical advice. Do not let a child use Lotrimin AF Cream without adult supervision.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives, trouble breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Lotrimin AF Cream can cause serious side effects. Stop using Lotrimin AF Cream and call your doctor immediately if you experience:

• blistering, peeling;
• swelling, redness, oozing, hives; or
• burning, itching, or any other irritation.

Less serious side effects might be more common, or you might not have any at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Call your doctor for medical advice regarding side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Lotrimin AF Cream comes in many different forms (lotion, spray, cream, ointment, powder, and solution).

Do not take by mouth. Topical medicine is for use only on the skin.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine, unless you are using it to treat a hand condition.

Clean and dry the affected area before application. Apply a small amount of this medicine (usually twice daily) for 2 to 4 weeks.

Do not cover treated skin with a bandage or dressings unless your doctor tells you to.

You may need to follow a special attention to the spaces between your toes. Wear well-fitting clothing, ventilated shoes, and change your shoes and socks at least once daily while treating athlete's foot.

Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time even if your symptoms quickly improve.

Stop using the medicine and call your doctor if symptoms do not improve or if they get worse. Athlete's foot and ringworm should improve within 4 weeks, and jock itch should improve within 2 weeks.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight.

Apply the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is close to the time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at once.

An overdose of Lotrimin AF Cream is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

Do not get Lotrimin AF Cream in your eyes.

Do not wear tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that does not allow air circulation. Wear clothing made of loose cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

Medicine applied to the skin usually does not interact with other medications you take, but many medications can still have interactions. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are currently using, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products.

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