What is Ertaczo: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 31, 2020

Ertaczo overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Ertaczo

Generic Names:

  • Ertaczo

Uses:

  • Treats tinea pedis ("athlete's foot"). This medicine is an antifungal.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Antifungal

Forms:

  • Cream

How it’s taken:

  • On the skin

What is Ertaczo used for?

What form(s) does Ertaczo come in

  • Cream

What are common Ertaczo doses?

  • Tube 60GM of 2%

Common Ertaczo prescriptions

  • Ertaczo
    60gm of 2% tube

  • Ertaczo
    60gm of 2% tube of cream

How to take Ertaczo

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to apply and how often. Do not use more medicine or apply it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not swallow this medicine. Do not use on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.

  • Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

  • Make sure your skin is completely dry before you put the medicine on it.

  • Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and to the healthy skin around the infection. Rub the medicine in gently.

  • Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if your infection looks or feels better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up completely if you stop using the medicine too soon.

  • Topical application routeDo not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.

  • Keep using this medicine for the full treatment time, even if your infection looks or feels better after the first few doses. Your infection may not clear up completely if you stop using the medicine too soon.

  • Topical application routeDo not cover the treated area with a bandage unless directed by your doctor.

  • Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to apply and how often. Do not use more medicine or apply it more often than your doctor tells you to.

  • Make sure your skin is completely dry before you put the medicine on it.

  • Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and to the healthy skin around the infection. Rub the medicine in gently.

  • This medicine is for use on the skin only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not swallow this medicine. Do not use on skin areas that have cuts or scrapes. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away.

  • Topical application routeWash your hands with soap and water before and after you use this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Ertaczo

  • Topical application routeApply a dose as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and apply a regular dose. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

  • Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask how you should dispose of the used medicine tube.

  • Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Ertaczo contraindications

  • You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to sertaconazole or similar medicines such as clotrimazole, ketoconazole, miconazole, Lotrimin®, Monistat®, Mycelex®, or Nizoral®.

Ertaczo warnings

  • Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breast feeding.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • Tell your doctor if you have had bad side effects caused by other medicine you have used for a fungus infection.

Ertaczo interactions

  • Topical application routeDo not put cosmetics or skin care products on the treated skin.

  • Topical application routeDo not use this medicine to treat a skin problem your doctor has not examined.

  • Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse.

  • Tell your doctor if you have had bad side effects caused by other medicine you have used for a fungus infection.

Ertaczo side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • New or worse skin itching, burning, blistering, swelling, oozing, redness, or pain.

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Dry skin.

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