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Sertacream-B Cream

Manufactured byMANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsSertaconazole (2 %w/w) + Beclomethasone (0.025 %w/w)
Description
Sertacream-B Cream is a combination of Sertaconazole and Beclomethasone. It is a topical medicine used to treat fungal skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of the fungi. It also blocks the action of certain chemicals responsible for swelling and redness. Sertacream-B Cream can cause side effects like rashes, blistering of the skin, or irritation or burning sensation at the application site. These side effects usually go away on their own. However, consult your doctor if they persist or worsen. Your doctor may perform a patch test (a small area of the skin is exposed to the medicine to determine if it causes an allergy) before starting the treatment to see if this medicine suits you. Sertacream-B Cream is for external use only. Apply a thin layer over the infected skin. Keep it away from your eyes, nose, mouth, etc. Rinse with water immediately if the medicine comes in contact with such areas. It may take a few days or weeks for your condition to get better. Therefore, complete the whole treatment to prevent re-infection. Sertacream-B Cream is not recommended to treat skin infections not caused by fungi. Sertacream-B Cream is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines or have any other skin conditions. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding before using this medicine.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Sertacream-B Cream

  • Burning, itching, and irritation of the skin
  • Dry skin
  • Skin rash and peeling
  • Unusually warm skin
  • Easy bruising of skin

Uses of Sertacream-B Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Fungal infections of skin
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Sertacream-B Cream to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Sertacream-B Cream 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 tendency was reported for Sertacream-B Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Sertacream-B Cream is intended for topical use. It is not known if it can harm your foetus during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Sertacream-B Cream is intended for topical use. It is not known if it can pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

Allergy

Sertacream-B Cream is not recommended for use if you are allergic to it. Seek medical attention if you experience symptoms like itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), hives (itchy, painful eruptions that sting), skin rashes, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Sertacream-B Cream is intended for topical use. It is not known if it can harm your foetus during pregnancy. Hence, consult your doctor if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Sertacream-B Cream is intended for topical use. It is not known if it can pass into breastmilk. Hence, consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
General warnings

Use in Children

Sertacream-B Cream is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not clinically established.

Other medicines

Sertacream-B Cream may interact with other medicines and cause side effects. Hence, inform your doctor if you are using any other topical medicines.

External use only

Sertacream-B Cream is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, mouth or open wounds.

Missed Dose

If you forget to apply Sertacream-B Cream, apply the missed dose 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 dose.

Overdose

An overdose of Sertacream-B Cream is not likely to cause severe symptoms. However, 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.
Sertacream-B Cream is for topical use only. Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin layer of Sertacream-B Cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Do not apply in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Use regularly at the same time for the recommended duration. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting your doctor as your infection may reappear. Avoid covering the application area with bandages or other coverings unless specifically instructed by the doctor. Avoid using this medicine on healthy skin, over large areas of skin, or for a prolonged time. Sertacream-B Cream is specifically for fungal infections so do not use this medicine for any other condition than the one for which it was prescribed. Consult your doctor if your symptoms are not getting better after a few weeks.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Sertacream-B Cream is composed of Sertaconazole and Beclomethasone. Sertaconazole stops the growth of the fungi by disrupting certain vital processes in the fungal cell. Beclomethasone works by inhibiting the release of certain substances in your body that cause swelling, redness, pain, etc.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Topical antifungals, Topical Corticosteroids

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a608047.html#other-information

CiplaMed. 2022. SERTACIDE B Cream. [online] Available at: [Accessed 27 June 2022].

https://ciplamed.com/content/sertacide-b-cream

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Beclomethasone. [online] Available at: [Accessed 27 June 2022].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/beclomethasone
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Information on this page was last updated on 28 Jun 2022

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