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Episert Cream

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KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition

Sertaconazole (2% w/w)

Overview Episert Cream

Fungacept Cream combats fungal skin infections by eliminating the causative fungi. Effective against conditions like athlete's foot, tinea cruris, oral thrush, ringworm, and xerosis, it requires adherence to the prescribed dosage and duration for optimal results. Overuse won't accelerate healing and may worsen side effects. Continue treatment as directed; consult your physician if no improvement is seen within 2-4 weeks. Maintaining cleanliness and dryness of the affected area, along with handwashing before and after application, enhances efficacy. For athlete's foot, ensure thorough sock/stocking cleaning and daily shoe changes if feasible. Common side effects may include localized burning, irritation, itching, or redness. Avoid eye contact; rinse immediately with water and seek medical advice if contact occurs. While unlikely to interact with oral or injectable medications, inform your doctor of prior steroid use or antifungal allergies before commencing treatment. Disclose pregnancy or breastfeeding to your physician.

Primary Ingredients of Episert Cream

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Uses of Episert Cream

Managing cutaneous fungal infections | Treating fungal dermatoses

Major Benefits of Episert Cream:

Apply this medication topically only. Follow your physician's instructions regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application guidelines. Ensure the affected skin is clean and dry before applying the cream. Afterwards, wash your hands thoroughly, except when the affected area is on your hands.

Common Side effects of Episert Cream:

  • Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
  • Skin irritation

How to use Episert Cream:

Apply this medication topically only. Follow your physician's instructions regarding dosage and treatment length. Always consult the product label for application guidelines. Ensure the affected skin is clean and dry before applying the cream. Wash your hands thoroughly afterward, unless the affected area is on your hands.

How Episert Cream works:

Episert Cream combats fungal skin infections with its antifungal action. The cream's mechanism involves disrupting the fungal cell membrane, leading to the death of the fungi.

SAFETY ADVICE

AlcoholAlcoholNone

No known drug interactions.

PregnancyPregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The use of Episert Cream during pregnancy may pose risks. While human data is scarce, animal research indicates potential harm to a developing fetus. A physician will assess the potential benefits against any risks prior to prescribing. Seek medical advice.

Breast feedingBreast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Data on Episert Cream use while breastfeeding is lacking. Seek medical advice from your physician.

DrivingDrivingNone

No known drug interactions.

KidneyKidneyNone

No known drug interactions.

LiverLiverNone

No drug interactions identified.

What if you forget to take Episert Cream :

Omit a scheduled application of Episert Cream? Apply it at your earliest convenience. If your next application is imminent, however, forgo the missed one and resume your usual dosing regimen. Never apply a double dose.

Facts to Know About Episert Cream

LabelValue
Chemical Category Imidazole-Based Compounds
Developing Habits No.
Treatment Category Dermatology
Action Class Ergosterol biosynthesis inhibitor

FAQs on Episert Cream

Episert Cream treats athlete's foot (tinea pedis), a fungal infection affecting the feet and between the toes. An imidazole, it inhibits fungal growth, thereby alleviating symptoms like itching and redness.
Use Episert Cream only as your doctor prescribes, following the dosage and duration recommended. Do not miss any doses. Report any bothersome side effects to your doctor.
Don't discontinue Episert Cream without your doctor's advice, even if you feel better. Symptoms can improve before the infection is fully eradicated. Complete your prescribed course for optimal treatment.
If you have kidney or liver problems, or any other health conditions, please inform your doctor before beginning Episert Cream treatment. This is crucial as your medical history may influence your treatment and potentially require dosage adjustments. Also, disclose all other medications you're taking, as interactions with Episert Cream are possible. Finally, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
If you have kidney or liver problems, or any other health conditions, please inform your doctor before beginning treatment with Episert Cream. Pre-existing conditions may influence treatment and require dosage adjustments. Also, disclose all other medications you're currently using, as interactions are possible. Finally, tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.
Episert Cream is not a steroid; it's an antifungal medication used to treat fungal infections.
Use Episert Cream as your doctor directs. Continue using it for the prescribed time, even if you feel better. Stopping early may cause symptoms to reappear or intensify.
Episert Cream
122
MRP 142
14% off