Mometasone+sertaconazole
About Mometasone+sertaconazole
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
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.
