Lotrimin AF For Her

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

Lotrimin AF For Her is also used to relieve symptoms from fungal infections, including scaly skin, itching, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, and discomfort.

Lotrimin AF For Her will not work on nail or scalp infections.

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

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

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

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not apply Lotrimin AF For Her to a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice. Do not let a child use Lotrimin AF For Her without help from an adult.

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 For Her can cause serious side effects. Stop using Lotrimin AF For Her and contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

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

Less serious side effects might happen more often, or you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may occur. Contact your doctor for medical advice about 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 For Her 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 if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply two doses at the same time.

An overdose of Lotrimin AF For Her 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 For Her in your eyes.

Do not wear tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that does not let air circulate. Wear loose cotton and other natural fiber clothing until the infection is healed.

Medicine used on the skin usually does not interact with other drugs you take, but many drugs can still affect each other. Inform your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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