Dermofix cream is used for fungal infection treatment in Nairobi Kenya. It is a prescription medication manufactured by Ferrer International and it is one of the medicines used for treatment of skin fungal infections.
Composition
It is a cream which contains 2% sertaconazole.
Dermofix Cream Indications
It contains sertaconazole and this study found that sertaconazole was effective for treatment of fungal infections.
Dermofix is used to treat fungal infections of the body (Tinea corporis), of the hands (Tinea manuum), of the feet (Tinea pedis), of the beard (Tinea barbae), jock itch (Tinea cruris), cutaneous candidiasis, pityriasis versicolor and seborrhoeic dermatitis of the scalp.
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Dermofix Cream Dose
It is applied twice a day on affected parts of the body.
Dermofix Cream Side Effects
Side effects include redness of the skin. Allergic contact dermatitis may also develop.
Dermofix Cream Precautions
Do not apply it if you are allergic to sertaconazole.
If skin irritation develops when using it, stop using it and wash the area.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to sertaconazole.
Interactions
Drug to Drug Interactions
Do not apply it on the skin together with other medications or skincare products.
Pregnancy Category
Sertaconazole is pregnancy category C
This means it should be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
After topical application of large amounts of Dermofix cream, no amount was detected in the blood. However, it should only be used in pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus.
Topical sertaconazole does not result in significant maternal absorption. However, breastfeeding mothers however should not apply sertaconazole to the breasts when they are breastfeeding.
Presentation
It comes in a plastic tube.
Storage
It should be stored in a dry place below 30 degrees centigrade.
Availability
It can be purchased from the best pharmacies in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya.
Price
The Dermofix cream price in Kenya is Ksh 900.
FAQ
Can Dermofix Be Used On The Face?
Yes, it can be used to treat fungal infections on the face especially in the beard area.