Fungitac - Cream Sertaconazole Topical - 2% 1 20gm tube(s) / 20gm tube Ziska Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Introduction: Fungitac is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of the skin. It works by killing the fungus that causes infections such as athlete’s foot, Dhobie Itch, thrush, ringworm and dry, flaky skin. Fungitac should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you needed, it will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks. Do not use the medicine for longer... Uses of Fungitac: Fungal skin infections How to use Fungitac: This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly. How Fungitac works: Fungitac is an antifungal medication which treats skin infections. It works by killing the fungi on the skin by destroying their cell membrane. Indication: Tinea pedis Adult Dose: Topical/Cutaneous Tinea pedis Adult: As 2% cream: Apply to affected area bid for 4 wk. Child Dose: <12 years old: Safety & efficacy not established Contraindication: Hypersensitivity. Mode of Action: Sertaconazole alters fungal cell wall membrane permeability. It inhibits the CYP450-dependent synthesis of ergosterol. Precaution: Discontinue if irritation or sensitivity develop. Pregnancy and lactation. Monitoring Parameters Reassess diagnosis if no clinical improvement after 2 wk. Lactation: not known if distributed into milk; use caution Side Effect: Contact dermatitis, dry skin, burning skin, application site reaction, skin tenderness, erythema, pruritus, vesiculation, desquamation, hyperpigmentation.