Sertaconazole Nitrate
PrescriptionNomes comerciais: Ertaczo
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION ERTACZO (sertaconazole nitrate) cream, 2%, is for topical application. It contains the azole antifungal, sertaconazole nitrate. Sertaconazole nitrate contains one asymmetric carbon atom and exists as a racemic mixture of equal amounts of R and S enantiomers. Sertaconazole nitrate is designated chemically as (±)-1-[2,4-dichloro-β-[(7-chlorobenzo-[ b ]thien-3-yl)methoxy]phenethyl]imidazole nitrate. It has a molecular weight of 500.8. The molecular formula is C 20 H 15 Cl 3 N 2 OS ● HNO 3 , and the structural formula is as follows: Sertaconazole nitrate is a white or almost white powder. It is practically insoluble in water, soluble in methanol, and sparingly soluble in alcohol and in methylene chloride. Each gram of ERTACZO cream, 2%, contains 17.5 mg of sertaconazole (as sertaconazole nitrate, 20 mg) in a white cream base of ethylene glycol, glyceryl isostearate, glycolized saturated glycerides, light mineral oil, methylparaben, polyethylene glycol palmitostearate, polyoxyethylened saturated glycerides, purified water, and sorbic acid. Sertaconzole nitrate chemical structure
Princípios Ativos
| Ingrediente | Concentração |
|---|---|
| Sertaconazole Nitrate | - |
Indicações e Uso
Como funciona
Posologia e Administração
Side Effects Overview
Advertências e Precauções
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Local Adverse Reactions If irritation develops, discontinue treatment and institute appropriate therapy. Physicians should exercise caution when prescribing ERTACZO cream, 2%, to patients known to be sensitive to azole antifungals since cross-reactivity may occur.
Contraindicações
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Farmacocinética
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE ERTACZO ® cream, 2%, is indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis in immunocompetent adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older caused by Trichophyton rubrum , Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum . ERTACZO cream, 2% is an azole antifungal indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis in immunocompetent adult and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes , and Epidermophyton floccosum . …
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Apply ERTACZO cream, 2% twice daily for 4 weeks. Apply a sufficient amount of ERTACZO cream, 2% to cover both the affected areas between the toes and the immediately surrounding healthy skin. Use ERTACZO cream, 2% for the full treatment time recommended by the physician, even though symptoms may have improved. Dry the affected area(s) thoroughly before application, if using ERTACZO cream, 2% after bathing. Wash hands after use. Avoid the use of occlusive dressings or …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 5.1 Local Adverse Reactions If irritation develops, discontinue treatment and institute appropriate therapy. Physicians should exercise caution when prescribing ERTACZO cream, 2%, to patients known to be sensitive to azole antifungals since cross-reactivity may occur.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )
Sertaconazole Nitrate is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Sertaconazole Nitrate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Sertaconazole Nitrate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 250511 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Sertaconazole Nitrate (FDA National Drug Code)
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