(ser ta CAW nah zole) Brand: Ertaczo
• Use this medicine for the full amount of time predesigned. Your symptoms may start to improve till the infection is completely healed, however it is significant to complete the full rate of treatment.
• Do not use bandages or dressings that do not let air circulation over the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If the affected area is the foots, be certain to wear clean, cotton socks and sandals or shoes that let air circulation.
• Do not get this medicine in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water and search medical attention if irritation occurs.
• Sertaconazole topical is an antifungal medicine. Sertaconazole topical prevents fungus from growing on the skin.
• Sertaconazole topical is used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as athlete's foot.
• Sertaconazole topical may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Do not use sertaconazole topical without first talking to your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
• Sertaconazole topical is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether sertaconazole topical will be deleterious to an unborn child. Do not use this medicine without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
• It is not known whether sertaconazole passes into breast milk. Do not use sertaconazole topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Use sertaconazole exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands till and after using this medication.
• If the cream is used after bathing or showering, dry the skin thoroughly till application.
• Apply the cream to the affected area twice a day as directed by your healthcare provider.
• Use this medicine for the full amount of time predesigned. Your symptoms may start to improve till the infection is completely healed, however it is significant to complete the full rate of treatment.
• It is significant to use sertaconazole topical regularly to get the most benefit.
• If the infection does not clear up in a little weeks, or if it appears to get worse, contact your doctor.
• Do not use bandages or dressings that do not let air circulation over the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If the affected area is the foots, be certain to wear clean, cotton socks and sandals or shoes that let air circulation.
• Do not get this medicine in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water and search medical attention if irritation occurs.
• Store sertaconazole topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
• Apply the missed doze as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the following regularly scheduled doze, skip the doze you missed and apply only the regular amount of sertaconazole topical. Do not use a double doze unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
• An overdose of sertaconazole topical is unlikely to threaten life. If an overdose is suspected or if sertaconazole topical has been ingested, contact an abnormal room or a poison control center for advice.
• Do not use bandages or dressings that do not let air circulation over the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. A easy cotton-gauze dressing may be used to protect clothing, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. If the affected area is the foots, be certain to wear clean, cotton socks and sandals or shoes that let air circulation.
• Serious side effects are not expected to occur with the use of sertaconazole topical. Stop using sertaconazole topical and contact your doctor if you experience unusual or severe itching, redness, burning, blistering, swelling, oozing, or irritation of the skin.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Do not use another topical commodity on the treated area, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Another topical commodity may affect the absorption or effectiveness of sertaconazole topical.
• Although it is unlikely that sertaconazole topical will interact with another medications taken by mouth, some interactions may occur. Conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till taking or using any prescription or over-the-counter medicines, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.
• Your pharmacist has additional information about sertaconazole written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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