Zalain 20 mg/g crema
Introduction
Prospect: information for the user
Zalaín 20 mg/g cream
Sertaconazole nitrate
Read this prospect carefully before starting to use this medication, as it contains important information for you.
- Keep this prospect, as you may need to read it again.
- If you have any questions, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.
- This medication has been prescribed only to you, and you should not give it to other people even if they have the same symptoms as you, as it may harm them.
- If you experience any adverse effects, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse, even if they are not listed in this prospect. See section 4.
1. What is Zalaín 20 mg/g cream and what is it used for
Sertaconazole belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals (medicines used to treat infections caused by fungi and yeasts).
This medicine is indicated for the treatment of the following superficial skin infections:
- Cutaneous candidiasis, infections that normally affect moist and warm areas of the skin and mucous membranes.
- Pityriasis versicolor, a diseasecharacterized by the appearance of patches on the skin.
- Tinea, a disease that can affect the trunk (body ringworm), groin (inguinal ringworm), feet (foot ringworm), hands (hand ringworm), and scalp (scalp ringworm).
2. What you need to know before starting to use Zalaín 20 mg/g cream
No use Zalaín
If you are allergic to sertaconazole, imidazoles in general, or any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).
Warnings and Precautions
Consult your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before starting to use Zalaín cream.
For external use only. Do not ingest.
Avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes. In case of accidental contact, rinse the eyes with plenty of water.
Do not use occlusive dressings after applying the medication, as it may promote skin absorption.
Discontinue use of this medication if persistent irritation occurs in the treated area.
Children and Adolescents
Not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age, as there are no studies available for this age group.
Other Medications and Zalaín 20 mg/g Cream
If you are being treated or have recently been treated with a topical corticosteroid, consult your doctor, as you should discontinue corticosteroid treatment 2 weeks before starting Zalaín cream use.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently, or may need to use any other medication.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Since sertaconazole is not absorbed through the skin after topical application, pregnancy and breastfeeding are not contraindications for sertaconazole cream use. However, its safety has not been demonstrated in pregnant women or breastfeeding women, so your doctor will evaluate whether to use this medication in these cases.
Breastfeeding is not contraindicated, but avoid applying the medication to the nipple area.
Driving and Operating Machines
Since sertaconazole is not absorbed through the skin after topical application, no effects on the ability to drive and operate machines are expected.
Zalaín 20 mg/g Cream Contains Sorbic Acid and Parahydroxybenzoate
This medication may cause local skin reactions (such as contact dermatitis) because it contains sorbic acid (E-200).
It may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed) because it contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E-218).
3. How to use Zalaín 20 mg/g cream
Follow exactly the administration instructions for this medication as indicated by your doctor or pharmacist. In case of doubt, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
Cutaneous use.
Apply one or two times a day (preferably at night or in the morning and at night), over the affected area in a smooth and uniform manner, making sure to also cover an area of approximately 1 centimeter of healthy skin around the affected area.
Clean and dry the affected areas before applying the medication. Wash your hands after each application unless they are the treatment area.
The usual duration of treatment is 3 to 4 weeks.
If symptoms do not improve after 10-14 days of treatment, you must see your doctor.
It is essential to apply general hygiene and cleaning measures to avoid re-infection.
Follow exactly the administration instructions for the medication contained in this leaflet or those indicated by your doctor. In case of doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Use in children and adolescents
Do not recommend use in children under 12 years old.
In children from 12 years old, the dosage regimen for the cream formulation is the same as recommended for adults.
If you use more Zalaín 20 mg/g cream than you should
It is unlikely that you will experience intoxication because sertaconazole does not absorb through the skin.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately, or call the Toxicological Information Service, phone 91 562 04 20, indicating the medication and the amount ingested.
Do not induce vomiting or perform gastric lavage to avoid aspiration.
If you forgot to use Zalaín 20 mg/g cream
Do not apply a double dose to compensate for the missed doses, continue with the usual regimen and if you have forgotten many doses, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
4. Possible Adverse Effects
Like all medications, Zalaín 20 mg/g cream may produce adverse effects, although not all people will experience them.
The active ingredient sertaconazole is not absorbed through the skin after application, so any possible adverse effects will only occur in the application area.
Adverse EffectsCommon(may affect up to 1 in100 patients)
- Cutaneous alterations such as erythema, burning sensation, itching, widespread vesicles
- Vesicles at the application site
Reporting Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is a possible adverse effect not listed in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the Spanish System for Pharmacovigilance of Medicinal Products for Human Use:www.notificaRAM.es.By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information about the safety of this medication.
5. Conservation of Zalaín 20 mg/g cream
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
No special storage conditions are required.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the tube and on the boxafter CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medicines should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash.Deposit the containers and unused medications at the SIGRE collection pointof the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the containers and unused medications. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the packaging and additional information
Composition of Zalaín 20 mg/g cream
- The active ingredient is sertaconazole nitrate
Each gram of cream contains 20 mg of sertaconazole nitrate.
- The other components are:methylparaben (E-218), sorbic acid (E-200), ethylene glycol palmito stearate and polyethylene glycols, polyethylene glycol esters of fatty acids, glyceryl isostearate, liquid petrolatum, and deionized water.
Appearance of the product and contents of the packaging
Aluminum tube with screw cap containing a white or almost white fluid cream.
Each tube contains 30 grams or 60 grams of cream.
Marketing Authorization Holder
Ferrer Internacional, S.A.
Gran Vía Carlos III, 94
08028 Barcelona (Spain)
Responsible for Manufacturing
Ferrer Internacional, S.A.
Joan Buscallà, 1-9
08173 Sant Cugat del Vallès (Barcelona)
Spain
Last review date of this leaflet:May 2022
Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) (http://www.aemps.gob.es)
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