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.

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.

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).

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.

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.