| Ertaczo® | |
| Brand Name: | Ertaczo |
| Active Ingredient: | Sertaconazole |
| Strength(s): | 2% |
| Dosage Form(s): | Cream |
| Company Name: | DPT Laboratories Inc.; Johnson & Johnson |
| Availability: | Prescription only |
| *Date Approved by FDA: | December 10, 2003 |
| *Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. | |
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What is Ertaczo
used for? Ertaczo
is a prescription anti-fungal medicine.
It is a cream used on the skin between and around the toes to treat
athlete's foot (interdigital tinea pedis) caused by certain fungus (Trichophyton
rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum).
Ertaczo is for people 12 years of age and older who have a normal
immune system. Who should not
use Ertaczo? Do
not use Ertaczo if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in Ertaczo,
or to other anti-fungal medicines called imidazoles. Special
Warning(s) with Ertaczo: Ertaczo
is for skin (topical) use only. Do not use Ertaczo in the eyes, mouth, or
vagina. What should I
tell my health care provider? Tell your health care provider: ·
if you are pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. ·
about all the medicines you take, including prescription and
non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
Ertaczo has not been studied in combination with other drugs. What are some
possible side effects of Ertaczo? (This list is
NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Ertaczo.
Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list
of side effects.) Side effects with Ertaczo include the following skin
reactions at the application site:
For more
detailed information about Ertaczo, ask your health care provider or
pharmacist. Posted:3/30/04 Updated: 12/29/04ghc |