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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.
Sertakon 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 Sertakon safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Sertakon. It is best to stop taking Sertakon immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Sertakon safe during breastfeeding?
Sertakon has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sertakon on the Kidneys?
Sertakon does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sertakon on the Liver?
Using Sertakon does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Sertakon on the Heart?
Using Sertakon does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sertakon unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sertakon habit forming or addictive?
Sertakon does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Sertakon does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Sertakon is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sertakon is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sertakon
It is safe to take Sertakon with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sertakon
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sertakon.
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.
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.
Use Sertakon 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 Sertakon can't be used for hemorrhoid condition because it is not a fungal infection. Please consult a dermatologist for the better medication options.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 117