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Sertazol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Cream. It is primarily used for the treatment of Athlete's Foot. Other than this, Sertazol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Sertazol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Sertazol also has some side effects, the most common being Itching or burning, Contact Dermatitis, Dry Skin. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Sertazol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sertazol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Sertazol's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Sertazol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Sertazol are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Sertazol with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sertazol is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sertazol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Sertazol safe for pregnant women?
Sertazol may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Sertazol again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sertazol safe during breastfeeding?
Sertazol has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sertazol on the Kidneys?
Sertazol is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Sertazol on the Liver?
Sertazol is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Sertazol on the Heart?
You can take Sertazol without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sertazol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sertazol habit forming or addictive?
Sertazol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Sertazol as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Sertazol is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Sertazol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Sertazol
Taking Sertazol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sertazol
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sertazol with alcohol will be.
Yes, Sertazol may cause dry skin. It has been reported by the patients who are using this drug. For mild skin dryness, you are advised to use skin moisturizer such as petroleum jelly even after it you experience excessive dryness of the skin then discuss it with your doctor.
Use Sertazol up to 4 weeks or as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, ideally Sertazol can't be used for hemorrhoid condition because it is not a fungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
Sertazol 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).
Yes, Sertazol 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. Sertazol contains sertaconazole which is an antifungal agent that kills the fungi which cause this infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117