Sertaconazole + Mometasone
Information about Sertaconazole + Mometasone
Sertaconazole + mometasone uses
Sertaconazole+Mometasone is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections.
How sertaconazole + mometasone works
This is a combination of two medicines: Sertaconazole and Mometasone which treat fungal skin infections. Sertaconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Mometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.
Common side effects of sertaconazole + mometasone
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Available Medicine for Sertaconazole + Mometasone
Expert advice for Sertaconazole + Mometasone
- Sertaconazole + Mometasone helps treat 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.
- Don't 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, you should stop using Sertaconazole + Mometasone and consult your doctor.
- Don't 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 1 week of treatment.