What do Lotrimin products treat?
Lotrimin products are often used for jock itch (tinea cruris), which is a fungal skin infection in the groin area. Anyone can get this fungal skin infection.
Symptoms of jock itch can include itching, burning, and general discomfort. Your skin may be chafed, and you may have an inner thigh or groin rash that is flat and red.
Lotrimin products for jock itch all contain an antifungal medicine to treat the skin infection. The medicine stops fungi from growing. Your symptoms of jock itch will likely improve and go away.
There are Lotrimin products for adults and children as young as 2 years old.
What are the possible side effects of Lotrimin products?
Side effects may vary depending on the ingredients in the specific product you are using. The most common side effect is skin irritation. If a Lotrimin product is causing skin irritation, stop its use and talk to a health care provider.
Lotrimin products may contain different active ingredients (listed below). Review the ingredients in your specific product to understand which side effects you might have.
Stop using the medicine if you develop a rash or hives. Get medical help right away if you have signs of a serious allergic reaction, such as trouble breathing or swelling of the face, lips, or throat.
What should I know before using Lotrimin products?
Lotrimin products are only for use on your skin. A Lotrimin product will not work for a fungal infection of your scalp or nails.
Wash the affected skin with soap and water, and dry well before using a Lotrimin product. Wash your hands after using a Lotrimin product. Jock itch can spread to other parts of your body as well as to other people. Make sure that you regularly wash your clothes, towels, and sheets.
If you are using a Lotrimin product that comes as a spray, shake the can well before using. The spray delivers a powder that goes on dry. Be careful not to get the spray in your eyes or lungs.
If you are using a Lotrimin product that comes as a spray, do not keep the product in a car or use it near heat or flame. For example, do not smoke when using these products. These products are flammable, meaning that they can catch on fire. Also, do not puncture or burn the can. These products are under pressure and can explode.
Make sure that you use a Lotrimin product for jock itch as directed on the product label. Your symptoms may get better, but your skin infection may not be cured.
Stop using a Lotrimin product for jock itch if your condition worsens or symptoms don’t improve within two weeks.
There may be side effects, additional warnings, and interactions with other medicines that are not listed here. These may vary depending on the combination of ingredients in the specific Lotrimin product you are using. Always check the label before taking any over-the-counter medicine. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your health conditions and other medicines to help determine which products are safe for you.
Which Lotrimin product is right for me?
Lotrimin products for jock itch have different features, such as the antifungal medicine, recommended age range, and frequency of use. Use the table below to help you find the best product for you.
| Product | Features |
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| Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Antifungal Cream |
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| Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Antifungal Powder Spray |
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Lotrimin Ultra Jock Itch Cream
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