Sertacide B Cream

How to use Sertacide B Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Medicine Works

Sertacide B Cream is a combination of two medicines: Sertaconazole and Beclometasone, which treats skin infections. Sertaconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Sertacide B Cream for the treatment of fungal skin infections.
• It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
• Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
• If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Sertacide B Cream and consult your doctor.
• Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. How to use Sertacide B?

Follow the directions given by the doctor. Apply the medicine thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected area. Wash your hands after using Sertacide B, unless it is used for treating skin infections on the hands.

Q. Can I use Sertacide B while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to breastfeed while using Sertacide B. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to use Sertacide B.

Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Sertacide B?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q. Is it safe to use Sertacide B?

Yes, Sertacide B is safe when used according to your doctor’s advice and for limited duration of time (1-2 weeks). However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted side effects like transient burning, itching and irritation at the application site. It may also cause other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any persistent problem due to the medication.

Q. Can I stop taking Sertacide B when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Sertacide B and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. What are the precautions that need to be taken while using Sertacide B?

Sertacide B should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer than the advised periods of time. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated, as this will increase absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient and never be given to other people even if their condition appears to be the same.Show moreShow less