Setrabet B Cream is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also acts against the infection-causing microorganisms.

Setrabet B Cream is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

The most common side effect of this medicine includes itching, dryness, redness, and burning sensation at the application site. These are usually self-limiting. Serious side effects are rare. You must consult the doctor if you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.).

Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine. You should consult the doctor about prescribing an alternative medicine for your condition.

Uses of Setrabet B Cream

Skin infections

Benefits of Setrabet B Cream

In Skin infections

Setrabet B Cream is a combination of medicines used to treat skin infections caused by microorganisms such as fungi. It works by killing and stopping the growth of infection causing microorganisms, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. It also blocks the release of chemicals that cause symptoms such as itching, redness and swelling. Therefore this medicine relieves the inflammation due to these infections.
You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply it occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Side effects of Setrabet B Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Setrabet B

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness)
Thinning of skin
Skin peeling

How to use Setrabet B Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.

How Setrabet B Cream works

Setrabet B Cream is a combination of two medicines: Sertaconazole and Beclometasone, which treats skin infections. Sertaconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering. Beclometasone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Setrabet B Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Setrabet B Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Setrabet B Cream?

If you miss a dose of Setrabet B Cream, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Setrabet B Cream for the treatment of fungal skin infections.
It is for use on skin only. Do not use it in your eyes, mouth, or vagina. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
Do not cover the area being treated with airtight dressings such as bandages unless directed by a doctor, as this may increase the risk of side effects.
If you think the area of skin you are treating has become more irritated and infected, you should stop using Setrabet B Cream and consult your doctor.
Do not use this medicine more often or for longer than advised by your doctor. Inform your doctor if the treated skin area does not improve after 2 weeks of treatment.

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Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

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Patient concerns

I met a mbbs Doctor 1.5month back and identified it is ring worm.after getting medicine from him there is no change and I met a dermatologist. The doctor priscribed candiforce 200mg 14days and setrabet ointment. After 14 days new ringworm is formed where it was. And itching is to high.

Dr. Souvik Sardar

Dermatology

U need a longer treatment with candiforce plz visit ur dermatologist for a face to face consultation and prescription

my scrotum and the skin on my thighs next to my scrotum have been red and itchy and had a somewhat scaly texture, sometimes they'd get so itchy that I would have to scratch, the past few weeks my scrotum has started to smell and produce a sweat like substance (it's like sweat except it never goes away and it leaves white stains in my underwear where my scrotum is near the fabric,

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

Ok may be you are from from skin infections

User feedback

What are you using Setrabet B Cream for?

Skin infectio*

100%

*Skin infections

How much was the improvement?

Poor

56%

Excellent

22%

Average

22%

What were the side-effects while using Setrabet B Cream?

Application s*

67%

No Side Effec*

33%

*Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), No Side Effect

How do you take Setrabet B Cream?

With or witho*

100%

*With or without food

Please rate Setrabet B Cream on price

Average

67%

Expensive

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FAQs

How to use Setrabet B Cream?

Follow the directions given by the doctor. Apply the medicine thinly and in sufficient quantity to cover the affected area. Wash your hands after using Setrabet B Cream, unless it is used for treating skin infections on the hands.

Can I use Setrabet B Cream while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to breastfeed while using Setrabet B Cream. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to use Setrabet B Cream.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Setrabet B Cream?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Is it safe to use Setrabet B Cream?

Yes, Setrabet B Cream is safe when used according to your doctor’s advice and for limited duration of time (1-2 weeks). However, in some patients it may cause some unwanted side effects like transient burning, itching and irritation at the application site. It may also cause other uncommon or rare side effects. Inform your doctor as soon as possible if you experience any persistent problem due to the medication.

Can I stop taking Setrabet B Cream when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Setrabet B Cream and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What are the precautions that need to be taken while using Setrabet B Cream?

Setrabet B Cream should not be used on the face. Do not use the medication for longer than the advised periods of time. Do not apply a bandage or dressing to the area being treated, as this will increase absorption of the preparation and increase the risk of side effects. This medicine should only be used by the patient and never be given to other people even if their condition appears to be the same.

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