Lotrimin AF Jock Itch

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

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

Lotrimin AF Jock Itch will not work on nail or scalp infections.

Lotrimin AF Jock Itch may also be used for purposes not listed 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 Jock Itch if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not apply Lotrimin AF Jock Itch to a child under 2 years old without medical advice. Do not let a child use Lotrimin AF Jock Itch without assistance from an adult.

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

Lotrimin AF Jock Itch can cause serious side effects. Stop using Lotrimin AF Jock Itch and call your doctor right away if you have:

• 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. Call 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 Jock Itch 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 Jock Itch is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if someone has accidentally swallowed the medicine.

Avoid getting Lotrimin AF Jock Itch in your eyes.

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that doesn't allow air circulation. Wear clothing made of loose cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use, but many drugs can interact. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

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