Sertamicol
Sertamikol: instructions for use and reviews
- 1. Release form and composition
- 2. Pharmacological properties
- 3. Indications for use
- 4. Contraindications
- 5. Method of application and dosage
- 6. Side effects
- 7. Overdose
- 8. Special instructions
- 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
- 10. Use in childhood
- 11. Drug interactions
- 12. Analogs
- 13. Terms and conditions of storage
- 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
- 15. Reviews
- 16. Price in pharmacies
Latin name: Sertamycol
ATX code: D01AC14
Active ingredient: sertaconazole (sertaconazole)
Producer: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd (Nasik) (India)
Description and photo update: 2018-25-10
Prices in pharmacies: from 250 rubles.
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Sertamicol is a topical antifungal agent.
Release form and composition
- cream for external use 2%: uniform consistency, white (20 g in laminated aluminum tubes, each tube is placed in a cardboard box);
- solution for external use 2%: clear liquid from colorless to light yellow (15 ml in polyethylene bottles, each bottle is placed in a cardboard box).
Composition of 1 g of Sertamicol cream:
- active substance: sertaconazole nitrate - 20 mg;
- additional components: stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, polysorbate 60 (Tween 60), myristyl alcohol (Sepeziol c 14), octyldodecanol, glyceryl monostearate (NSE), sorbitan stearate, benzyl alcohol, liquid paraffin, purified water.
Composition of 1 ml of Sertamicol solution:
- active substance: sertaconazole nitrate - 20 mg;
- additional components: trolamine, propylene glycol.
Pharmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Sertaconazole nitrate - the active substance Sertamicol is a derivative of imidazole and benzothiophene, a broad-spectrum antifungal agent. Possesses fungicidal and fungistatic properties.
The mechanism of its action is due to the ability to inhibit the synthesis of the main sterol of the membranes of fungi and yeast (ergosterol) and increase the permeability of the cell membrane, resulting in the lysis of the fungal cell.
Pathogenic fungi (Candida spp., Including Candida tropicalis and Candida albicans, Pityrosporum orbiculare), dermatophytes (Microsporum, Trichophyton, Epidermophyton), pathogens of infections of the mucous membranes and skin (gram-positive strains and streptococci) are susceptible to sertaconazole.
Pharmacokinetics
When applied externally, Sertamicol is poorly absorbed through the skin, therefore it practically does not have a systemic effect, it is not detected in urine and blood.
Indications for use
- multicolored (pityriasis) versicolor;
- candidiasis;
- dermatophytosis (lesions of the feet, hands, legs, beard, body).
Sertamikol cream, in addition, is used to treat dermatomycosis, including inguinal.
Contraindications
Both dosage forms are contraindicated in case of hypersensitivity to any component of Sertamicol or other imidazole derivatives.
The drug should be used with caution during pregnancy.
Sertamicol solution is not prescribed for children under 12 years of age; it is used with caution to treat children under 12 years of age.
Instructions for the use of Sertamikol: method and dosage
Sertamicol, regardless of the dosage form, is used externally.
The cream for adults should be applied 2 times a day with a thin layer on previously cleaned (with water and soap) and dried affected areas of the body and healthy skin areas connected to them, capturing about 1 cm along the edges of the affected area.
The solution for adults and children over 12 years old should be evenly applied 2 times a day to the affected areas of the body and the areas of healthy skin connected to them, capturing about 1 cm along the edges of the affected area.
The duration of treatment is determined individually, depending on the type of pathogen and the localization of infections. Symptoms usually resolve within 2-4 weeks, but the recommended duration of treatment is 4 weeks.
With pityriasis versicolor, a sufficient amount of Sertamicol solution is applied to dry skin, starting from the neck and moving down the body, with the exception of the genitals, 2 times a day for 4 weeks.
If in the course of therapy there is no improvement in the condition or new symptoms appear, you should consult a doctor for advice.
Side effects
According to the instructions, Sertamicol is generally well tolerated. In rare cases (from> 1/10000 to <1/1000), there are reactions from the skin and subcutaneous tissues: contact dermatitis, erythema, allergic reactions.
Some patients develop erythematous reactions, which quickly pass and do not require discontinuation of the drug.
Overdose
Sertamicol is used externally and is characterized by insignificant systemic absorption, so overdose is unlikely.
If the drug is accidentally swallowed, abdominal pain and vomiting may occur. There is no specific antidote for sertaconazole. First aid is gastric lavage. Treatment of disorders is symptomatic.
special instructions
Sertamicol is not intended for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases.
Before treatment with ointment / solution, you must carefully read the instructions for use. If you have any questions, it is worth consulting with your doctor.
Sertamicol should not be passed on to other patients, even if they have similar symptoms, as the drug can be harmful if used without a doctor's prescription.
Avoid contact of the treated areas of the body with acidic detergents, since in an acidic environment, the multiplication of the bacteria Candida spp.
Care must be taken when applying the ointment / solution. If Sertamikol gets in your eyes, rinse them with copious amounts of clean water.
If side effects appear, discontinue treatment and consult a doctor.
If, after the end of the course of therapy, the clinical symptoms of infection persist, a repeated microbiological examination is indicated to clarify the diagnosis.
Influence on the ability to drive vehicles and complex mechanisms
When Sertamicol is used in accordance with the doctor's recommendations, the components of the drug do not adversely affect the patient's reaction rate and his ability to concentrate.
Application during pregnancy and lactation
Adequate and well-controlled studies on the use of sertaconazole during pregnancy have not been conducted. There is insufficient clinical data to assess the safety profile of the drug. In this regard, the risks to the fetus / child cannot be completely excluded, therefore Sertamicol is prescribed to pregnant and breastfeeding women only after a thorough assessment of the expected benefits and possible risks. In this case, the cream should not be applied to the area of the mammary glands.
If it is necessary to use Sertamicol during lactation, it is recommended to consider stopping breastfeeding.
Pediatric use
The solution for external use is not prescribed for children under 12 years of age; it is used with caution to treat children under 12 years of age.
There are no data on the use of Sertamicol cream in children.
Drug interactions
Not installed.
Analogs
The analogues of Sertamicol are the drugs Zalain and Optiginal.
Terms and conditions of storage
Store at temperatures up to 25 ° C out of reach of children. Store the cream in a tightly closed tube, do not freeze.
Shelf life is 2 years.
Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
The cream for external use is dispensed without a prescription, the solution for external use is by prescription.
Reviews about Sertamicol
On specialized medical Internet sites, there are very few reviews about Sertamicol. Doctors respond positively to sertaconazole-based drugs, note their high clinical efficacy and good tolerability, consider them an effective tool in the fight against relapses of candidiasis.
On the Internet, there are reviews about a common analogue of Sertamicol, Zalain cream, which also contains sertaconazole as an active substance. Most of them are positive: the drug is effective, easy to use and has practically no side effects.
Price for Sertamicol in pharmacies
The price for Sertamicol in the form of a cream is 300–330 rubles. for 1 tube, in the form of a solution - 315–325 rubles. for 1 bottle.
Sertamicol: prices in online pharmacies
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Sertamikol 2% cream for external use 20 g 1 pc. RUB 250 Buy |
Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author
Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".
Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!
