Clotrimazole-Betamethasone Coupons & Prices

If you're comparing clotrimazole-betamethasone coupon prices, it helps to know what you're actually pricing: this is a combination cream (or lotion) that pairs an antifungal with a corticosteroid, sold under the brand name Lotrisone as well as in generic form, and pharmacy cash prices for it can vary widely from one store to the next — so it's worth checking before you fill. Rx.com compares pricing across 60,000+ U.S. pharmacies so you can see where it costs less near you; enter your ZIP above to see today's price.

What is clotrimazole-betamethasone, and how does it work?

Clotrimazole and betamethasone dipropionate cream (brand name Lotrisone) combines two medicines in one product: clotrimazole, an antifungal that stops the growth of the fungi that cause ringworm-type skin infections, and betamethasone dipropionate, a corticosteroid that calms the itching, redness, and inflammation those infections cause. It's FDA-approved for symptomatic inflammatory tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), and tinea corporis (ringworm) in patients 17 and older. It is not approved for tinea versicolor, vaginal yeast infections, or oral thrush — plain clotrimazole (without the steroid) is used for those instead.

Cost and coupon savings: why prices vary so much

A generic version of clotrimazole-betamethasone cream is available, so you're not limited to paying brand-name Lotrisone pricing. That said, cash prices for the same generic tube can differ noticeably from one pharmacy to the next depending on where you fill it — there isn't one standard price nationwide. Rather than assume any single pharmacy is cheapest, it's worth comparing before you fill, especially if you're paying without insurance.

• Enter your ZIP above to compare pharmacy prices near you
• Ask your pharmacist whether the generic is in stock — it's the same medicine as Lotrisone
• Because this combination is meant for short-term use, most people only need one tube per course of treatment

Clotrimazole-betamethasone vs. plain clotrimazole and other options

Clotrimazole-betamethasone is meant for short-term use — typically up to about two weeks for jock itch or ringworm, and up to about four weeks for athlete's foot — while the inflammation and itching are at their worst. Once symptoms calm down, many prescribers switch patients to plain clotrimazole alone (without the added steroid) to finish clearing the fungal infection, since long-term steroid use on the skin carries its own risks. Other antifungals sometimes used for these same tinea infections include terbinafine and ketoconazole. If your prescriber wants an antifungal-steroid combination for a different diagnosis, nystatin-triamcinolone is another combination product to ask about; a low-potency steroid like hydrocortisone or the steroid component alone, betamethasone dipropionate, may come up in that conversation too. Your pharmacist or provider can say which fits your specific infection.

Safety information

Clotrimazole-betamethasone cream does not carry an FDA boxed warning, but the label does have some important guardrails. It's for skin use only — not for the eyes, mouth, or inside the vagina — and it isn't recommended for diaper rash or for patients under 17, since children absorb topical steroids more readily and face a higher risk of adrenal suppression. With any topical steroid, using it over a large area of skin, for longer than directed, or under a bandage or other occlusive covering (unless your provider specifically tells you to) can increase how much steroid the body absorbs, which in rare cases can affect adrenal function, blood sugar, or — in children — growth. Stop and call your provider if the treated area gets more irritated, or if the infection seems to be getting worse instead of better. This is general information, not medical advice — talk with your provider or pharmacist about how it applies to you.