Mometasone+sertaconazole
About
Mometasone+sertaconazole is a combination medicine used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. The symptoms of a fungal infection include scaly skin, blisters, itching, swelling, irritation and redness.
Mometasone+sertaconazole contains Sertaconazole (anti-fungal) and Mometasone (corticosteroid). Sertaconazole works by preventing the formation of fungal protective covering, thereby stops their growth. Mometasone works by inhibiting the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation and redness. Together, Mometasone+sertaconazole helps in treating fungal skin infections.
In some cases, you may experience certain common side-effects such as burning sensation, irritation, itching and redness at the site of application. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
Do not use Mometasone+sertaconazole if you had a skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using Mometasone+sertaconazole if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Mometasone+sertaconazole in more than prescribed doses or on a large area of skin for a longer duration unless advised by the doctor. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with a bandage unless your doctor advises.
Uses of Mometasone+sertaconazole
Medicinal Benefits
Mometasone+sertaconazole is a combination of two medicines, namely: Sertaconazole and Mometasone. Mometasone+sertaconazole is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. Sertaconazole is an anti-fungal that works by preventing the formation of fungal protective covering, thereby stops their growth. Mometasone is a corticosteroid that works by inhibiting the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation and redness. Together, Mometasone+sertaconazole helps in treating skin infections.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Mometasone+sertaconazole
- Burning sensation
- Irritation
- Itching
- Redness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not use Mometasone+sertaconazole if you are allergic to any of its components. Inform your doctor if you have/had skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine; if you have glaucoma, diabetes, adrenal gland disorder, kidney or liver disease. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use Mometasone+sertaconazole in more than prescribed doses or on a large area of skin for a longer duration unless advised by your doctor.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known whether Mometasone+sertaconazole interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether Mometasone+sertaconazole can be used by breastfeeding mothers or not. Do not apply Mometasone+sertaconazole on the chest if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
safe if prescribedMometasone+sertaconazole is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. However, drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.
Liver
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Mometasone+sertaconazole in patients with liver impairment.
Kidney
cautionPlease consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Mometasone+sertaconazole in patients with kidney impairment.
Children
cautionMometasone+sertaconazole should be used with caution in children if prescribed by the doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
- In wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers, avoid walking barefoot to prevent fungal infections.
- Do not scratch the affected area of the skin, as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
- Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
- Avoiding getting in contact with harsh soaps, detergents and rough fabrics.
Special Advise
- Clean and dry the affected area before using Mometasone+sertaconazole.
- Do not use Mometasone+sertaconazole on dressing, band-aids and make-up unless told by the doctor.
- If Mometasone+sertaconazole comes in contact with eyes, nose or mouth, rinse with water immediately.
- Wash your hands before and after using Mometasone+sertaconazole; however, do not wash your hands if you are applying Mometasone+sertaconazole on your hands.
- Do not apply Mometasone+sertaconazole on wounds, cuts, damaged skin, or scrapes.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection: Fungal infection is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). The symptoms of a fungal infection include scaly skin, blisters, itching, swelling, irritation and redness.
FAQs
Mometasone+sertaconazole contains Sertaconazole, and Mometasone. Sertaconazole works by preventing the formation of fungal protective covering, thereby stops their growth. Mometasone works by inhibiting the release of chemical messengers that cause inflammation and redness. Together, Mometasone+sertaconazole helps in treating fungal skin infections.
Consult your doctor if you are diabetic as Mometasone+sertaconazole contains Mometasone (steroid). Steroids can alter blood glucose levels. Regular monitoring of blood sugar levels is advised while using Mometasone+sertaconazole.
Mometasone+sertaconazole should not be used for longer durations unless prescribed by a doctor. If your condition does not improve despite using Mometasone+sertaconazole for a month, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe you an alternate medicine.
Avoid concomitant use of Mometasone+sertaconazole with other topical products such as cosmetics, sunscreens, lotions, moisturisers, insect repellent creams, and other gels. Maintain a gap of 30 minutes between Mometasone+sertaconazole and other topical products.
Do not cover the treated skin with dressings after applying Mometasone+sertaconazole unless told by the doctor. Covering the skin can increase the amount of medicine absorbed through the skin leading to harmful effects.
Continue using Mometasone+sertaconazole for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while using Mometasone+sertaconazole.
