Indications
Ertaco Cream is used for:
Tinea pedis
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Tinea pedis
Adult: As 2% cream: Apply to affected area bid for 4 wk.
Child Dose
<12 years old: Safety & efficacy not established
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity.
Precautions
Discontinue if irritation or sensitivity develop. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Reassess diagnosis if no clinical improvement after 2 wk.
Lactation: not known if distributed into milk; use caution
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: C
Lactation: not known if distributed into milk; use caution
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Sertaconazole Topical :
Contact dermatitis, dry skin, burning skin, application site reaction, skin tenderness, erythema, pruritus, vesiculation, desquamation, hyperpigmentation.
Mechanism of Action
Sertaconazole alters fungal cell wall membrane permeability. It inhibits the CYP450-dependent synthesis of ergosterol.
Note
Ertaco 2% Cream manufactured by Acme Laboratories Ltd.. Its generic name is Sertaconazole Topical. Ertaco is availble in Bangladesh.
DIMS information on Ertaco Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.