Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder

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

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

Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder will not work on infections of the nails or scalp.

Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder may also be used for other purposes 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 Jock Itch Powder if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

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

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

Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder may lead to serious side effects. Stop using Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder and call your doctor immediately if you experience:

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

Less serious side effects might happen more often, or you may not have any 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 Jock Itch Powder 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 are able, but skip the missed dose if it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not apply two doses at once.

An overdose of Lotrimin Jock Itch Powder is not expected to be harmful. 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 Jock Itch Powder in your eyes.

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

Medicine that you put on your skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you take, 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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