Sertaconazole

Sertaconazole is a prescription medication used to treat tinea pedis (athlete's foot), a fungal skin infection that usually begins between the toes.

• Sertaconazole is available under the following different brand names: Ertaczo

Common side effects of Sertaconazole include:

• burning
• swelling
• irritation
• tenderness
• discoloration
• dry skin

Serious side effects of Sertaconazole include:

• redness
• tenderness
• swelling
• pain, or warmth at the application site
• blistering or oozing at the application site

Rare side effects of Sertaconazole include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, coordination loss, unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult dosage

Cream

• 2%

Tinea pedis

Adult dosage

• Apply two times a day for 4 weeks; apply enough to cover the affected area, & immediately surrounding healthy skin
• If there is no improvement 2 weeks after the treatment period, review the diagnosis

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Sertaconazole has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs
• Sertaconazole has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs
• Sertaconazole has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs
• Sertaconazole has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your healthcare professional or doctor for additional medical advice, health questions, or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity
• Not indicated for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Sertaconazole?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Sertaconazole?”

Cautions

• Sensitivity to imidazole antifungals (cross-reactivity may occur)

Pregnancy and Lactation

• There are no available data on use in pregnant women to evaluate for a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes
• Lactation
  • There are no data available on the presence of the drug in human or animal milk, its effects on the breastfed infant, or milk production; developmental and health benefits of breastfeeding should be considered along with the mother’s clinical need for therapy and any potential adverse effects on the breastfed infant from the drug or the underlying maternal condition