Pms-Clotrimazole And Betamethasone Topical and Thalidomide

• Generic Name: betamethasone / clotrimazole topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Lotrisone

Clotrimazole and betamethasone topical combination is used to treat fungus infections. Clotrimazole works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Betamethasone, a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid), is used to help relieve redness, swelling, itching, and other discomfort of fungus infections.

Clotrimazole and betamethasone topical cream or lotion is applied to the skin to treat:

• Ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis or athlete's foot),
• Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris or jock itch), and
• Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: thalidomide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Thalomid

Thalidomide is used together with dexamethasone to treat multiple myeloma (bone marrow cancer). Thalidomide is also used to treat and prevent moderate to severe skin lesions caused by leprosy.

Thalidomide is available only in a 28-day supply from a certified pharmacy under a special program. You must be registered in the program and agree to use birth control as required.

Thalidomide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.