lotrimin

Frequently asked questions

What does Lotrimin treat?

Lotrimin (Clotrimazole) may be used to treat cutaneous candidiasis, oral candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, tinea pedis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Lotrimin work?

Lotrimin is a azole antifungal. Azole antifungals block a fungal enzyme (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase) that the fungus needs to make ergosterol, a key building block of its cell membrane. Without enough ergosterol the membrane becomes leaky and unstable, which stops the fungus from growing and can cause it to break apart and die.

How much does Lotrimin cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.21 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Lotrimin?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Lotrimin. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Lotrimin?

Lotrimin is marketed by Schering Plough. You can see Schering Plough's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Lotrimin a brand-name or generic drug?

Lotrimin is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Clotrimazole. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Clotrimazole are available — ask your pharmacist.

Is Lotrimin available over the counter?

No. Lotrimin is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Lotrimin come in?

Lotrimin is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Lotrimin?

Lotrimin is classified as azole antifungal, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Lotrimin FDA-registered?

Lotrimin is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017613. You can verify this on its official FDA label.