Question 1

What is Sertaconazole used for?

Accepted Answer

Sertaconazole is indicated for: Dermatophytosis, Malassezia dermatitis.

Question 2

What routes can Sertaconazole be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: Topical.

Question 3

Which species have cited Sertaconazole dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Sertaconazole dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Sertaconazole a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Sertaconazole is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Sertaconazole?

Accepted Answer

Topical use only. Contact dermatitis possible. Dual mechanism provides broader activity than some imidazoles.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Sertaconazole?

Accepted Answer

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Sertaconazole: Topical use only. Contact dermatitis possible. Dual mechanism provides broader activity than some imidazoles.

Question 7

How does Sertaconazole work?

Accepted Answer

Inhibits ergosterol synthesis via CYP51 inhibition. Also has direct membrane-disrupting activity due to benzothiophene moiety. Fungicidal.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Topical	0 apply thin layer	q12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	Topical	0 apply thin layer	q12h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sertaconazole

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Species with Sertaconazole dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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