What is Onabet Max Cream cream used for and how it works?

Onabet Max Cream is used to treat tinea pedis (athlete's foot; fungal infection of the skin on the feet and between the toes). Onabet Max Cream is in a class of medications called imidazoles or azole antifungal. Onabet Max Cream works by killing the fungus that is causing the ailment. Onabet Max Cream kills the fungi by allowing holes in the cell membrane to open and components to flow out. This destroys the fungus and keeps the infection at bay.

Does fungal infections spread from person to person?

Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition which spreads from one person to another through direct skin to skin contact or by contact with contaminated soil or surfaces and infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is clear and avoid sharing things with the infected person as it can also spread the infection.

Can I stop taking Onabet Max Cream on my own?

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Onabet Max Cream without consulting your doctor as it may cause recurring infection. Therefore, take Onabet Max Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Onabet Max Cream, please consult your doctor.

Is Onabet Max Cream a steroid?

No, Onabet Max Cream belongs to the class of azole antifungal used for preventing the growth of infections caused by specific fungi.

Can I use Onabet Max Cream along with other topical medications?

Avoid using other topical medications with Onabet Max Cream until the doctor prescribes them for you. If required to use other drugs, maintain at least 30 minutes between the two medicines' application.

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Drug Warnings

Do not use the Onabet Max Cream in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. If Onabet Max 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 Onabet Max Cream harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Onabet Max 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 Onabet Max Cream to rule out any side effects. If irritation or sensitivity develops with the use of Onabet Max Cream, treatment should be discontinued, and appropriate therapy instituted as recommended by the physician.

Side Effects of Onabet Max Cream

Contact dermatitis (Skin rash)
Dry skin
Burning skin
Application site skin tenderness

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 Onabet Max Cream if your hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection.Powder: Onabet Max Cream should be used as a dusting powder over affected parts of the body or directed by the physician.

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Medicinal Benefits

Onabet Max 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.

Uses of Onabet Max Cream

Interdigital tinea pedis or Athlete's foot and fungal infections.

About Onabet Max Cream

Onabet Max 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, Onabet Max 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.

Onabet Max Cream contains imidazole antifungal sertaconazole nitrate. Onabet Max Cream works by destroying the fungus that causes the infection. Onabet Max 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.

Onabet Max Cream should only be used on the skin, and if it gets into your eyes, mouth, or nose, rinse with water. Onabet Max Cream may cause burning, itching, redness, stinging, and dryness on your skin where it is applied in some situations. The majority of Onabet Max 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 Onabet Max Cream harms the baby or passes into breast milk in pregnancy and breastfeeding state. Contacting a doctor before using a Onabet Max 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 Onabet Max Cream to rule out any side effects.

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