Monoguard Cream 50 gm
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About Monoguard Cream
Monoguard Cream belongs to the class of medications known as imidazoles (azole antifungal), primarily used for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis (Athlete's foot) in immunocompetent patients 12 years of age and older, caused by: Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes. Besides this, Monoguard Cream is also used to treat other fungal skin infections. An athlete's foot is a fungal illness primarily affects the area between the toes. A fungal infection, commonly known as mycosis, is a skin condition caused by a fungus.
Monoguard Cream contains imidazole antifungal sertaconazole nitrate. Monoguard Cream works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Monoguard Cream destroys the fungi by allowing the holes to open in the cell membrane and the components to leak out. This kills the fungus and prevents the infection.
Monoguard Cream should only be used on the skin, and if it gets into your eyes, mouth, or nose, rinse with water. Monoguard Cream may cause burning, itching, redness, stinging, and dryness on your skin where it is applied in some situations. The majority of Monoguard Cream's adverse outcomes fade over time without the need for medical intervention. If any adverse effects worsen or continue, contact your doctor right away.
Tell your doctor if you are (or your child) allergic to sertaconazole or any other medicines. It is unknown whether Monoguard Cream harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Monoguard Cream during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Monoguard Cream to rule out any side effects.
Uses of Monoguard Cream
Monoguard Cream is used in the treatment of Interdigital tinea pedis or Athlete’s foot and fungal infections. The detailed uses of Monoguard Cream are as follows:
- Athlete’s Foot (Tinea Pedis): Monoguard Cream effectively treats fungal infections between the toes and on the feet.
- Fungal Skin Infections: Monoguard Cream treats a range of fungal infections caused by dermatophytes or yeast, promoting healthy skin, including conditions such as Ringworm (Tinea Corporis) and Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris).
- Symptom Relief: Monoguard Cream provides relief from symptoms like itching, redness, and scaling caused by fungal infections, promoting healthy skin.
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Directions for Use
- Lotion/cream/ointment: It is only for external use. Take a small amount of lotion/cream/ointment on the fingertip and apply a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid direct contact with your nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after using Monoguard Cream if your hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection.
- Powder: Monoguard Cream should be used as a dusting powder over affected parts of the body or directed by the physician.
Medicinal Benefits
Monoguard Cream is widely used to treat various skin fungal infections, especially Interdigital tinea pedis or Athlete's foot, due to specific fungi (e.g. Trichophyton rubrum, Epidermophyton floccosum and Trichophyton mentagrophytes) by destroying its cell membrane.
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Drug Warnings
Do not use the Monoguard Cream in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If Monoguard Cream accidentally comes in contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Tell your doctor if you are (or your child) allergic to sertaconazole or any other medicines. It is unknown whether Monoguard Cream harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Monoguard Cream during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Monoguard Cream to rule out any side effects. If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of Monoguard Cream, treatment should be discontinued, and appropriate therapy instituted as recommended by the physician.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid shoes that make your feet sweaty and hot.
Don't walk barefoot in wet places such as changing rooms and gym showers to prevent fungal infections.
Do not scratch the affected skin area as it can spread the infection to other body parts.
Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes or socks with others.
Wash your bed sheets and towels regularly.
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Alcohol
Caution
No reported interaction with Monoguard Cream. But, It is best to avoid alcohol while medication.
Pregnancy
Caution
Monoguard Cream is classified as FDA pregnancy category C. There are no adequate or well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Please consult your doctor for advice before using Monoguard Cream.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Consult your doctor, and there is no substantial research yet on the use of Monoguard Cream in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
Monoguard Cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive or use machines.
Liver
Safe if prescribed
Monoguard Cream does not have any reported interaction hence, in case you experience any difficulty discuss with your doctor.
Kidney
Safe if prescribed
Monoguard Cream does not have any reported interaction hence, in case you experience any difficulty discuss with your doctor.
Children
Unsafe
The safety and efficacy of Monoguard Cream in children has not been established. Monoguard Cream is not recommended in children.
Heart
Please consult your doctor before using Monoguard Cream if you have pre-existing heart problems.
Geriatrics
Consult your doctor
Limited information is available for use in erderly patients. Please consult your doctor.
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- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2014/021385s005lbl.pdf
- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2003/21385_Ertaczo_lbl.pdf
- https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=821073f7-33f6-464d-baed-f66d97987d6d
- https://www.drugs.com/drug-interactions/sertaconazole-topical.html
