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Onabet Powder

Manufactured byGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsSertaconazole Dusting Powder
Description
Onabet Powder is a topical antifungal medicine. It is used in the treatment of various fungal infections of the skin such as athlete's foot (a fungal infection that usually begins between the toes), jock itch (a fungal infection that causes a red and itchy rash in warm and moist areas of the body) and ringworm infections. Onabet Powder works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection. Onabet Powder may cause side effects like burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These symptoms last only for a few days and subside with time. However, consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Avoid using this medicine if you are allergic to it. Onabet Powder is recommended for external use only. Clean and dry the affected area before application. Apply this powder as prescribed by your doctor. Keep the powder away from the eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse immediately with water in case of accidental contact. Onabet Powder can take a few weeks to clear the infection and a few months for your skin to become normal. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or your condition worsens even after two to four weeks of treatment. Onabet Powder is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available. Inform your doctor if you have any other skin conditions or using any other topical medicines. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Onabet Powder

  • Skin Rash
  • Redness of skin
  • Dry or scaly skin
  • Darkening of skin
  • Skin tenderness

Uses of Onabet Powder

What is it prescribed for?

  • Athlete's foot
  • Jock itch
  • Tinea Corporis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Onabet Powder to show its action is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Onabet Powder remains active in the body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Onabet Powder.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to a lack of relevant information, Onabet Powder should only be used during pregnancy if necessary. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Onabet Powder is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Onabet Powder if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to a lack of relevant information, Onabet Powder should only be used during pregnancy if necessary. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Onabet Powder is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Use in children

Avoid the use of Onabet Powder in children below 12 years of age. However, if it is prescribed by your doctor, monitor your child closely for any side effects.

External use only

Onabet Powder is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Onabet Powder as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Onabet Powder is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm, and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use Onabet Powder as instructed by your doctor. Complete the course of treatment to ensure complete recovery and to prevent a recurrence of infection. Do not use in larger amounts than advised. Onabet Powder is meant for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth. Keep the medicine out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date. Ensure that the unused medicine is disposed of properly. Do not use bandages or dressings to cover the affected areas unless directed by your doctor. Maintain personal hygiene to prevent fungal infections. Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Onabet Powder stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane (protective covering). Thus it treats the infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical antifungals, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Sertaconazole. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 12 March 2021].

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Information on this page was last updated on 28 Jun 2022

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