Indications
Zalain 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
Zalain 2% Cream manufactured by ZAS Corporation. Its generic name is Sertaconazole Topical. Zalain is availble in Bangladesh.
DIMS information on Zalain Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.