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Sertaconazole 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sertaconazole is used -
Common
Is the use of Sertaconazole safe for pregnant women?
Sertaconazole can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Sertaconazole, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sertaconazole safe during breastfeeding?
Sertaconazole has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sertaconazole on the Kidneys?
Using Sertaconazole does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Sertaconazole on the Liver?
Sertaconazole is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Sertaconazole on the Heart?
You can take Sertaconazole without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sertaconazole unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sertaconazole habit forming or addictive?
Sertaconazole 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 Sertaconazole as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Sertaconazole should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sertaconazole is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sertaconazole
You can take Sertaconazole with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sertaconazole
Information about the interaction of Sertaconazole and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Sertaconazole 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).
Sertaconazole should be applied two times a day for 4 weeks or as advised by your doctor. Sertaconazole should be applied after cleaning the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication till it disappears. Do not forget to wash your hands after applying this drug.
Yes, Sertaconazole can cure ringworm. It is used for the treatment of ringworm which is a fungal infection of the skin caused by one of the mainly three fungi which are Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton.
No, Sertaconazole should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of the organism that is causing the infection. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Sertaconazole 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, Sertaconazole inhibits the fungal growth and treats fungal infection.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117