Daktarin Powder is particularly useful where a drying effect is required. It is a broad spectrum anti-fungal treatment for the all types of fungal infections. Daktarin Powder is ideal for treating shoes and socks as well as fungal infections of the skin including nappy rash.
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Directions
For cutaneous use only, which means it is applied directly to the affected area of the skin.
Wash the infected area and dry it well. As many skin conditions are contagious, you should keep a towel and flannel for your own use and not share it so that you do not infect anyone else.
Sprinkle the powder onto the infected area and surrounding skin. It may be used on broken skin and is particularly useful where a drying effect is required. The powder can also be dusted inside socks, shoes and clothing which are in contact with the infected area.
Wash your hands carefully after applying the powder to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or to other people. Similarly, clothing that comes into contact with the infected areas, such as socks, should be washed and changed frequently.
Do not use more often than the stated dose shown in the table.
Age
Dose
Adults and children of all ages
Apply the powder to the infected skin twice a day (e.g. at night and in the morning).
Continue treatment for 10 days after all the symptoms have cleared to prevent them from coming back.
If symptoms persist talk to your doctor.
If anyone accidentally swallows Daktarin Powder, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency department (Casualty), taking this leaflet and pack with you.
If you forget to use a dose, use the next dose when needed. Do not use a double dose.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in 1 g of Daktarin Powder is: Miconazole nitrate 20 mg.
Other ingredients are: Talc, zinc oxide and colloidal anhydrous silica.
Warnings
Do not use this medicine…
If you are allergic to the active substance, other similar antifungal medicines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
If your infection is on your hair or nails.
If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Daktarin Powder.
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking…
Oral anticoagulants (drugs used to thin the blood, such as warfarin). If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Special warnings about this medicine
Avoid contact with the eyes.
Daktarin Powder can cause severe allergic reactions. You must be aware of the signs of an allergic reaction while you are taking Daktarin Powder. See ‘Possible side-effects’
Some of the ingredients can cause problems
This product contains talc. Do not breathe in the powder as this may cause irritation of the airways. This is especially important for children and infants.
