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Indications & Uses
Sertacon is indicated for:
Pharmacology
Sertaconazole is an imidazole antifungal. It works by blocking a fungal enzyme called cytochrome P450-mediated 14 alpha-lanosterol demethylase. This enzyme is needed to make ergosterol, which is the key component of fungal cell membranes. Without enough ergosterol, the membrane is damaged and key constituents of the cytoplasm leak out of the cell, and this injures the fungal cell.
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
For interdigital tinea pedis, apply Sertaconazole cream twice daily for 4 weeks. Use enough cream to cover the affected areas between the toes and the healthy skin right around them. Sertaconazole is not for use in the eyes or mouth, and it must not be used intravaginally.
Pediatric use: The safety and efficacy of Sertaconazole Nitrate [Topical] cream 2% have not been established in children below 12 years of age.
Geriatric use: Clinical trials of Sertaconazole Nitrate [Topical] cream 2% did not include enough subjects aged 65 and over to say whether they respond differently from younger subjects.
Side Effects
In clinical trials, the side effects people reported most often with sertaconazole nitrate were contact dermatitis, dry skin, burning skin and tenderness of the skin at the place where it was applied.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Sertacon cream is for use on the skin only. If irritation develops, stop the treatment and start suitable therapy for it. Doctors should take care when prescribing Sertacon cream to patients who are known to be sensitive to azole antifungals, because cross-reactivity may occur.
Contraindications
Don't use sertaconazole cream if you know you are allergic to sertaconazole nitrate, or if you suspect you might be. The same applies if you are allergic to any of the other components in the cream, or to other imidazoles.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
No adequate and well-controlled studies have been done with Sertaconazole cream in pregnant women. So Sertaconazole cream should be used in pregnancy only if the possible benefit justifies the possible risk to the fetus. It isn't known whether Sertaconazole cream passes into human milk, so a doctor should take care when prescribing it to a nursing woman.
⚠️ Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Overdose
No data are available on overdose with Ertaco cream.
⚠️ In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
Storage
Keep Sertaconazole Nitrate out of reach of children. Store it in a dry place, below 25°C, and protect it from light.
Common questions about Sertacon 2%
What is Sertacon 2% Cream?
Sertacon 2% Cream is a medicine that contains Sertaconazole Nitrate [Topical]. It is made by Opsonin Pharma Limited. It belongs to the Drugs used in Vaginal and Vulval condition group of medicines.
What is Sertacon used for?
Sertacon is used for: Fungal Infection.
What are the side effects of Sertacon?
In clinical trials, the side effects people reported most often with sertaconazole nitrate were contact dermatitis, dry skin, burning skin and tenderness of the skin at the place where it was applied.
Can I take Sertacon during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
No adequate and well-controlled studies have been done with Sertaconazole cream in pregnant women. So Sertaconazole cream should be used in pregnancy only if the possible benefit justifies the possible risk to the fetus. Talk to your doctor before taking any medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What happens if I take too much Sertacon?
No data are available on overdose with Ertaco cream. In an emergency call 999 or go to the nearest hospital emergency department.
How should I store Sertacon?
Keep Sertaconazole Nitrate out of reach of children. Store it in a dry place, below 25°C, and protect it from light.
Do I need a prescription for Sertacon?
Sertacon is a prescription (Rx) medicine. Take it as your doctor advises.