Daktarin is a well-known brand name for other products containing miconazole, such as Daktarin oral gel for oral thrush or powder for fungal skin infections, this can be used in combination with Daktarin cream. Daktacort cream is different from Daktarin cream as it contains miconazole and hydrocortisone.
Can I use Daktarin instead of Daktacort?
Yes, we stock a number of Daktacort alternatives. Daktarin cream is a suitable alternative for skin infections while Sudocrem is a lotion that can help to treat both eczema and dermatitis. HC45 Hydrocortisone Cream is also another alternative to Daktacort as it soothes irritated skin and mild to moderate eczema.
What is Daktarin used for?
Daktarin oral gel is a medicine which is used to treat fungal infections of the mouth, throat and gullet. The gel contains miconazole which works by destroying the fungus that is present. This medicine is for use in adults and children aged 4 months and over.
What is the generic name of Daktarin?
Miconazole, the active ingredient in Daktarin Oral Gel, is a medicine used for treating infections caused by fungi, including yeast.
When should you not use Daktarin?
Severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema, have been reported during treatment with Daktarin and with other miconazole formulations (see section 4.8). If a reaction suggesting hypersensitivity or irritation should occur, the treatment should be discontinued.
34 related questions foundDo you have to keep Daktacort in the fridge?
Daktacort cream needs to be kept in the fridge. The ointment can be kept at room temperature. Daktacort cream and ointment in 30g tubes are only available on prescription. Daktacort hydrocortisone cream is a 15g tube that you can buy from pharmacies.
Can you use Daktarin on broken skin?
Daktarin Aktiv spray powder should not be used on broken skin. Use the cream if the skin is cracked or broken. Daktarin Aktiv spray powder should not be used to treat nail infections. Ask your pharmacist for advice on treatments if you think your toenails are affected.
Does Daktarin need prescription?
Daktarin sugar free 2% oral gel is available to buy from pharmacies without a prescription. A larger pack size of 80g Daktarin oral gel is only available on prescription. Daktarin oral gel can be used to treat adults, children and infants aged four months and older.
How quickly does Daktarin work?
How long does Daktarin Oral Gel take to work? Most people will start to see a reduction in the appearance of the infection inside their mouth and throat and begin to feel more comfortable within one day of using Daktarin Oral Gel.
Can I buy Daktarin cream over the counter?
Daktarin 2% cream is a recognised antifungal cream that is proven to effectively treat fungal infections on the skin and nails. Daktarin is a powerful cream that is gentle on the skin making it suitable to use even on babies. You can buy Daktarin cream from The Independent Pharmacy without the hassle of a prescription.
Is Daktarin the same as canesten?
Brand names include Canesten AF and Daktarin, technically called azoles; Mycota, which contains the active ingredient undecenoic acid; and Mycil or Scholl cream, which contain tolnaftates.
Can you use Daktacort for fungal nail?
In addition to treatment of the skin and nails of the foot, anti-fungal spray such as Daktarin Spray should be used every time you change shoes. Wrapping your shoes in a plastic bag and putting them in the freezer for 24hrs will kill most micro-organisms and give you a head start.
Is Daktacort a steroid cream?
Daktacort cream contains the steroid hydrocortisone, which can cause damage to sensitive areas of skin such as the face and genitals. If you are suffering from eczema or any other skin condition that is affecting your face you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Does Daktarin treat fungal nail?
DAKTARIN Tincture is a medicine used for treating nail infections caused by fungi, including yeast.
Can I use Daktarin for thrush?
DAKTARIN Cream is a medicine used for treating athlete's foot, tinea, ringworm and thrush infections of the skin caused by fungi, including yeast. Your doctor or pharmacist may have recommended DAKTARIN Cream for another reason.
Can I use Daktarin more than twice a day?
using the cream for at least 7 days after all signs of infection have gone away. This will stop the infection from coming back. Use the cream once or twice a day. Your doctor will tell you which one.
How many times can you use daktarin oral gel?
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: 2.5 mL (1/2 teaspoon) of gel, applied four times a day after meals. The gel is not to be swallowed immediately, but kept in the mouth as long as possible. Continue the treatment for at least a week after the symptoms have disappeared.
How long should you keep Daktarin in your mouth for?
Using a finger, smear a small amount of the gel on to the affected areas of your mouth - allow it to remain on the areas for as long as possible before you swallow. Ideally, you should not eat or drink for about 30 minutes after using the gel, as this helps to prevent the medicine from being washed away too soon.
What is daktarin tincture?
Daktarin tincture is a broad spectrum antifungal product. It penetrates the nail and dries to leave a protective coating. Directions For Use. Clean and dry the nail to be treated. Apply a thin layer of Daktarin tincture to the nail and area around the nail twice daily.
Can I use Daktarin for intertrigo?
Tinea cruris, candidal intertrigo and tinea pedis: It is recommended that Daktarin Gold 2% Cream be applied once or twice daily to cover the affected and immediate surrounding area. The usual duration of treatment is tinea cruris 2-4 weeks, candidal intertrigo 2-4 weeks, tinea pedis 4-6 weeks.
Is Daktarin good for intertrigo?
1 What the medicine is for
Skin infections may appear on the hands, feet, outer ear, trunk or groin and include athlete's foot, dhobie itch and intertrigo. Daktarin 2% Cream is also effective against infected nappy rash.
Can you use Daktarin cream and powder together?
For all ages: Fungal infections of the skin: Apply some cream to the lesions two times daily. Rub the cream into the skin with your finger until it has fully penetrated. If the powder is used with the cream, a once daily application of both formulations is recommended.
How do you apply Daktacort cream to foreskin?
Gently massage the cream into the foreskin, rubbing the foreskin tissue slowly until the cream has been fully absorbed into the skin. Carefully try to pull your foreskin back, stopping when you start feeling discomfort or pain. Try applying some cream to the tip of your penis, too, once it's exposed enough.
How long should I use Daktacort cream for?
Apply the cream twice a day to the affected area, rubbing in gently until the cream has been absorbed by the skin. The maximum period of treatment is 7 days.
