Sertavin Lotion 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, Sertavin Lotion 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.

Sertavin Lotion contains imidazole antifungal sertaconazole nitrate. Sertavin Lotion works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Sertavin Lotion 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.

Sertavin Lotion should only be used on the skin, and if it gets into your eyes, mouth, or nose, rinse with water. Sertavin Lotion may cause burning, itching, redness, stinging, and dryness on your skin where it is applied in some situations. The majority of Sertavin Lotion'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 Sertavin Lotion harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Sertavin Lotion during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Sertavin Lotion to rule out any side effects.

Sertavin Lotion 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.

Do not use the Sertavin Lotion in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If Sertavin Lotion 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 Sertavin Lotion harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Sertavin Lotion during pregnancy and while breastfeeding is recommended. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take before taking the Sertavin Lotion to rule out any side effects. If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of Sertavin Lotion, treatment should be discontinued, and appropriate therapy instituted as recommended by the physician.