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Sertakon

  • Manufactured by: Wockhardt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Sertaconazole (2 % w/w)

Sertakon

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  • Manufactured by: Wockhardt Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Sertaconazole (2 % w/w)
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Sertakon Information

Sertakon is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream. Athlete's Foot are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Sertakon have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sertakon. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Sertakon also has some side effects, the most common being Itching or burning, Contact Dermatitis, Dry Skin. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sertakon as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sertakon go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sertakon is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sertakon related warnings talks about Sertakon's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sertakon contraindications section.

Besides this, Sertakon may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sertakon is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

  1. Sertakon Benefits & Uses
  2. Sertakon Dosage & How to Take
  3. Sertakon Side Effects
  4. Sertakon Related Warnings
  5. Sertakon Contraindications
  6. Frequently asked Questions about Sertakon
  7. Sertakon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Sertakon Benefits & Uses

Sertakon is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Sertakon Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group Dosage
Geriatric
  • Disease: Athlete's Foot
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Form: Cream
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 4 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease: Athlete's Foot
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Form: Cream
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 4 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Athlete's Foot
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: Apply thin film on affected area.
  • Dosage Form: Cream
  • Dosage Route: Topical
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 4 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Sertakon Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sertakon is used -

Common

Sertakon Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Sertakon safe for pregnant women?


    Sertakon can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Sertakon right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

    Moderate

  • Is the use of Sertakon safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Sertakon on breastfeeding women are very mild.

    Mild

  • What is the effect of Sertakon on the Kidneys?


    Using Sertakon does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Sertakon on the Liver?


    Sertakon is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe

  • What is the effect of Sertakon on the Heart?


    Sertakon is completely safe for the heart.

    Safe

Sertakon Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sertakon unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  • Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Sertakon

  • Is this Sertakon habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Sertakon is addictive.

    No

  • Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?


    Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Sertakon as it does not make you drowsy.

    Safe

  • Is it safe?


    Sertakon should be used only after doctor's advice.

    Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise

  • Is it able to treat mental disorders?


    No, Sertakon is not used to treat mental disorders.

    No

Sertakon Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Sertakon


    It is safe to take Sertakon with food.

    Safe

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Sertakon


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sertakon with alcohol will be.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Sertakon

Question over 3 years ago

How does Sertakon work?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Sertakon contains sertaconazole which is an antifungal agent that works by preventing the synthesis of ergosterol (a component of the cell membrane of fungi). In the absence of ergosterol fungal cell wall is damaged that results in an increase in permeability of fungal cell wall this causes leakage of nutrients which kills the fungi. In this way, Sertakon inhibits the fungal growth and treats fungal infection.

Question about 3 years ago

Does Sertakon treat athlete's foot?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Sertakon can treat athlete's foot also known as tinea pedis which is a fungal infection that causes itching, stinging, scaling, and redness of the foot. Sertakon contains sertaconazole which is an antifungal agent that kills the fungi which cause this infection.

Question over 3 years ago

What is Sertakon?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Sertakon is a brand name of sertaconazole and it comes in the form of topical cream. Sertaconazole which belongs to the class of drugs known as antifungal agents. It is a prescription drug that is used for the treatment of treat tinea pedis (athlete's foot) which is a fungal infection of the skin caused by mainly one of the three fungi which are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton. It is also used in the treatment of other fungal infections such as ringworm and jock itch (tinea cruris).

Question over 2 years ago

Does Sertakon cause irritation?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Sertakon may cause skin irritation or burning sensation in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, if you experience excessive irritation of skin after applying this drug, then discuss with your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 3 years ago

Can I use Sertakon without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

No, Sertakon is a prescription drug, hence patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117

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