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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Sunny S , MBBS
Last Updated Aug 20, 2024 | 12:50 PM IST

About Sercos Cream 10gm

Sercos Cream 10gm belongs to the class of medications known as imidazoles (azole antifungal), primarily used for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis (Athlete's foot) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older, caused by: Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Besides this, Sercos Cream 10gm is also used to treat other fungal skin infections. An athlete's foot is a fungal illness primarily affects the area between the toes. A fungal infection, commonly known as mycosis, is a skin condition caused by a fungus.

Sercos Cream 10gm contains imidazole antifungal sertaconazole nitrate. Sercos Cream 10gm works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Sercos Cream 10gm destroys the fungi by allowing the holes to open in the cell membrane and the components to leak out. This kills the fungus and prevents the infection.

Sercos Cream 10gm should only be used on the skin, and if it gets into your eyes, mouth, or nose, rinse with water. Sercos Cream 10gm may cause burning, itching, redness, stinging, and dryness on your skin where it is applied in some situations. The majority of Sercos Cream 10gm's adverse outcomes fade over time without the need for medical intervention. If any adverse effects worsen or continue, contact your doctor right away.

Tell your doctor if you are (or your child) allergic to sertaconazole or any other medicines. It is unknown whether Sercos Cream 10gm harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Sercos Cream 10gm during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Sercos Cream 10gm to rule out any side effects.

Uses of Sercos Cream 10gm

Interdigital tinea pedis or Athlete's foot and fungal infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Sercos Cream 10gm is widely used to treat various skin fungal infections, especially Interdigital tinea pedis or Athlete's foot, due to specific fungi (e.g. Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes) by destroying its cell membrane.

Directions for Use

Lotion/cream/ointment: It is only for external use. Take a small amount of lotion/cream/ointment on the fingertip and apply a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid direct contact with your nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after using Sercos Cream 10gm if your hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection.Powder: Sercos Cream 10gm should be used as a dusting powder over affected parts of the body or directed by the physician.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Sercos Cream 10gm

  • Contact dermatitis (Skin rash)
  • Dry skin
  • Burning skin
  • Application site skin tenderness

Drug Warnings

Do not use the Sercos Cream 10gm in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If Sercos Cream 10gm accidentally comes in contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Tell your doctor if you are (or your child) allergic to sertaconazole or any other medicines. It is unknown whether Sercos Cream 10gm harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Sercos Cream 10gm during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Sercos Cream 10gm to rule out any side effects. If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of Sercos Cream 10gm, treatment should be discontinued, and appropriate therapy instituted as recommended by the physician. 

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: No drug interactions have been identified with Sercos Cream 10gm..

Drug-Food Interaction: No food interactions have been identified with Sercos Cream 10gm.

Drug-Disease Interaction: No interactions have been identified with Sercos Cream 10gm.

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • Don't walk barefoot in wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected skin area as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.

Special Advise

  • Avoid contact of Sercos Cream 10gm with nose, mouth or eyes. If Sercos Cream 10gm accidentally comes in contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal skin infections: A fungal infection of the skin occurs when the fungus invades the skin tissue. Fungal infections can be contagious and spread from one person to another. Symptoms include skin irritation, scaly skin, redness, itching, scaly or flaky patches, and swelling. The most common type of fungal infections are ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, athlete's foot, and yeast infections.

Athlete's foot: A fungal illness primarily affects the area between the toes. Athletes' foot is typically seen in those whose feet have become extremely sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes. A scaly rash with itching, stinging, and burning are common symptoms.

About Sercos Cream 10gm

Sercos Cream 10gm belongs to the class of medications known as imidazoles (azole antifungal), primarily used for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis (Athlete's foot) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older, caused by: Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Besides this, Sercos Cream 10gm is also used to treat other fungal skin infections. An athlete's foot is a fungal illness primarily affects the area between the toes. A fungal infection, commonly known as mycosis, is a skin condition caused by a fungus.

Sercos Cream 10gm contains imidazole antifungal sertaconazole nitrate. Sercos Cream 10gm works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Sercos Cream 10gm destroys the fungi by allowing the holes to open in the cell membrane and the components to leak out. This kills the fungus and prevents the infection.

Sercos Cream 10gm should only be used on the skin, and if it gets into your eyes, mouth, or nose, rinse with water. Sercos Cream 10gm may cause burning, itching, redness, stinging, and dryness on your skin where it is applied in some situations. The majority of Sercos Cream 10gm's adverse outcomes fade over time without the need for medical intervention. If any adverse effects worsen or continue, contact your doctor right away.

Tell your doctor if you are (or your child) allergic to sertaconazole or any other medicines. It is unknown whether Sercos Cream 10gm harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Sercos Cream 10gm during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Sercos Cream 10gm to rule out any side effects.

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Consume Type

TOPICAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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Uses of Sercos Cream 10gm

Interdigital tinea pedis or Athlete's foot and fungal infections.

Medicinal Benefits

Sercos Cream 10gm is widely used to treat various skin fungal infections, especially Interdigital tinea pedis or Athlete's foot, due to specific fungi (e.g. Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes) by destroying its cell membrane.

Side Effects of Sercos Cream 10gm

  • Contact dermatitis (Skin rash)
  • Dry skin
  • Burning skin
  • Application site skin tenderness

Directions for Use

Lotion/cream/ointment: It is only for external use. Take a small amount of lotion/cream/ointment on the fingertip and apply a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid direct contact with your nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after using Sercos Cream 10gm if your hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection.Powder: Sercos Cream 10gm should be used as a dusting powder over affected parts of the body or directed by the physician.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not use the Sercos Cream 10gm in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If Sercos Cream 10gm accidentally comes in contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Tell your doctor if you are (or your child) allergic to sertaconazole or any other medicines. It is unknown whether Sercos Cream 10gm harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Sercos Cream 10gm during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Sercos Cream 10gm to rule out any side effects. If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of Sercos Cream 10gm, treatment should be discontinued, and appropriate therapy instituted as recommended by the physician. 

Therapeutic Class

ANTIFUNGALS

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
  • Don't walk barefoot in wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
  • Do not scratch the affected skin area as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
  • Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
  • Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Avoid contact of Sercos Cream 10gm with nose, mouth or eyes. If Sercos Cream 10gm accidentally comes in contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal skin infections: A fungal infection of the skin occurs when the fungus invades the skin tissue. Fungal infections can be contagious and spread from one person to another. Symptoms include skin irritation, scaly skin, redness, itching, scaly or flaky patches, and swelling. The most common type of fungal infections are ringworm, athlete's foot, jock itch, athlete's foot, and yeast infections.

Athlete's foot: A fungal illness primarily affects the area between the toes. Athletes' foot is typically seen in those whose feet have become extremely sweaty while confined within tight-fitting shoes. A scaly rash with itching, stinging, and burning are common symptoms.