
lotrisone
Pharmaranks rates Lotrisone 3.5/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Lotrisone is a combination medicine containing Betamethasone Dipropionate and Clotrimazole.
Betamethasone Dipropionate and Clotrimazole · by Merck Sharp Dohme
Available as a generic: Clotrimazole and Betamethasone Dipropionate
Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Betamethasone Dipropionate and Clotrimazole
- Form
- Topical
- Strength
- Betamethasone Dipropionate EQ 0.05% Base; Clotrimazole 1% **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- Manufacturer
- Merck Sharp Dohme
- FDA application
- NDA020010
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Dosage forms
Topical
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- How is Lotrisone rated?
- pharmaranks gives Lotrisone a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Lotrisone?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Lotrisone. 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 Lotrisone?
- Lotrisone is marketed by Merck Sharp Dohme. You can see Merck Sharp Dohme's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Lotrisone a brand-name or generic drug?
- Lotrisone is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Betamethasone Dipropionate and Clotrimazole. Lower-cost generic equivalents containing Betamethasone Dipropionate and Clotrimazole are available — ask your pharmacist.
- Is Lotrisone available over the counter?
- No. Lotrisone 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 Lotrisone come in?
- Lotrisone is currently marketed as topical, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Lotrisone FDA-registered?
- Lotrisone is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA020010. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Has Lotrisone been recalled by the FDA?
- Lotrisone has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
- Is Lotrisone safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Lotrisone a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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