According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Lotriderm treats yeast infections of the mouth, vagina and skin such as jock itch, athlete's foot and body ringworm. Lotriderm comes in many dosage forms such as lotion, cream, solution to apply to the skin, lozenges, and vaginal tablets and creams. Dosage and administration depends on the diagnosis of the patient. Lotriderm is administered twice a day for for two to eight weeks for skin infections, once a day for three or seven days for vaginal infections, and five times a day for two weeks to treat oral thrush.
Common Side Effects
The NIH and Drugs.com list possible side effects as itching, burning, irritation, redness, hives, numbness, prickling, stomach pain, foul-smelling discharge when using treating the vagina and upset stomach or vomiting when using the lozenges.
Serious Side Effects
According to Drugs.com, side effects that are rare in occurrence include fever, urination problems, side or lower back pain, cough or hoarseness, swelling and stinging at the site of application. Other adverse reactions may include blistering, burning, itching, peeling, dryness, redness or other signs of skin irritation that were not present before treatment. Some individuals may experience burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, tingling feelings or the sensation of pins and needles.
FDA Recommendation
According to the FDA, patients under 17 are not recommended to use Lotriderm cream or lotion. The FDA also does not recommend the use Lotriderm cream or lotion on diaper rash or for a period longer than 4 weeks for any condition.
Rare Complications or Hazards
Drugs.com outlines other uncommon side effects that include dry mouth, facial hair growth in females, flushed skin, dry skin, fruit-like breath odor, full or round face, increased hunger, increased thirst, increased urination, changes in libido, menstrual irregularities, muscle deterioration, nausea, sugar in the urine, sweating, labored breathing, unexplained weight loss, unusual fatigue, weakness or vomiting.
The NIH also suggests rare hazards that include acne, oily skin, increased hair loss of the scalp, pus in the hair follicles, redness and scaling around the mouth, softening and thinning of the skin, bruising easily and white lesions. Some individuals may notice the appearance of reddish purple lines on arms, face, legs, trunk or groin.
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