Clotrimazole/Betamethasone
The drug is a combination product containing clotrimazole, an antifungal component, and
betamethasone, a corticosteroid that reduces
inflammation. It is a topical agent most often applied to the skin for the treatment of
ringworm, jock itch, and athlete’s foot accompanied by inflammation. In addition, the combination may be administered as a secondary
treatment for yeast infections of the skin caused by Candida albicans.
There are currently no reported nutrient or herb interactions involving clotrimazole.
However, small amounts of topically applied corticosteroids may enter the blood and interact
with other substances. Refer to the article on oral
corticosteroid for potential interactions.
Summary of
Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, and Foods
In some cases, an herb or supplement may appear in more than one category, which may seem
contradictory. For clarification, read the full article for details about the summarized
interactions.
| Depletion or interference |
None known |
| Side effect reduction/prevention |
None known |
| Supportive interaction |
None known |
| Reduced drug
absorption/bioavailability |
None known |
| Adverse interaction |
None known |
An asterisk (*) next to an item in the summary indicates that the
interaction is supported only by weak, fragmentary, and/or contradictory scientific
evidence.