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Onabet Max Cream

Manufactured byGlenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsSertaconazole
Description
Onabet Max Cream is a topical antifungal medicine. It is used in the treatment of an athlete's foot (a fungal infection that causes itchy, scaly, and white patches on the feet and between the toes). Onabet Max Cream works by slowing the growth of fungi that cause infection. Onabet Max Cream may cause side effects like burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. These symptoms last only for a few days and subside with time. Consult your doctor if these side effects do not resolve with time or worsen. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to it. Onabet Max Cream is recommended for external use only. Clean and dry the affected area before application. Apply a thin layer of this cream to the affected area and spread evenly. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. Rinse immediately with water in case of accidental contact Onabet Max Cream can take a few weeks to clear the infection and a few months for your skin to become normal. Consult your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or your condition worsens even after two to four weeks of treatment. This medicine should not be used in children under 12 years of age without medical advice. Onabet Max Cream is not recommended for use in children below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy data are not available. Inform your doctor if you have any other skin conditions or using any other topical medicines. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Onabet Max Cream

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Sertazol 2 % Cream
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Onabet Max Cream

  • Skin Rash
  • Redness of skin
  • Dry or scaly skin
  • Burning sensation
  • Skin tenderness

Uses of Onabet Max Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Tinea Pedis
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The time required for Onabet Max Cream to show its action is not clinically known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The time duration for which Onabet Max Cream remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Onabet Max Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Due to a lack of relevant information, Onabet Max Cream should only be used during pregnancy if necessary. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Onabet Max Cream is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Onabet Max Cream if you are allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Due to a lack of relevant information, Onabet Max Cream should only be used during pregnancy if necessary. Hence, consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant.

Breast-feeding

Onabet Max Cream is not recommended for use while breastfeeding unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with your doctor before using this medicine.
General warnings

Use in children

Avoid the use of Onabet Max Cream in children below 12 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy of the use of this medicine.

External use only

Onabet Max Cream is recommended for external use only. Avoid contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth. In case of accidental contact, rinse thoroughly with water.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Onabet Max Cream as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not apply a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

An overdose of Onabet Max Cream is not likely to cause severe symptoms unless it is applied for a prolonged period in large amounts. However, the ingestion of this medicine may cause harm and immediate medical intervention may be required.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Apply a thin layer of Onabet Max Cream to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Use this medicine for the recommended duration. If you discontinue this medicine early, your condition may worsen and it may be difficult to treat the infection. Do not use bandages or dressings to cover the affected areas unless directed by your doctor. Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes. Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use. Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Onabet Max Cream stops the growth of fungi and prevents the further spread of infection.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Topical antifungals, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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