Daktarin 2 % - cream

Daktarin is a synthetic antifungal agent.

Application

1. What is Daktarin and what is it used for?

Daktarin is a synthetic antifungal agent. It inhibits the growth and reproduction of fungi that cause skin and mucous membrane diseases in humans. It also has an antibacterial effect. The active ingredient is practically not absorbed through the skin. The itching that often occurs with fungal infections disappears in most cases very soon. This effect is already evident before healing.

Areas of application: For the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and skin folds, fungal infections in the finger spaces and superficial candidoses.

If you do not feel better or even worse after 7 days, contact your doctor.

How is it used?

What is Daktarin and what is it used for?

Daktarin is a synthetic antifungal agent. It inhibits the growth and reproduction of fungi that cause skin and mucous membrane diseases in humans. It also has an antibacterial effect. The active ingredient is practically not absorbed through the skin. The itching that often occurs with fungal infections disappears in most cases very soon. This effect is already evident before healing.

Areas of application: For the treatment of fungal infections of the skin and skin folds, fungal infections in the finger spaces and superficial candidoses.

If you do not feel better or even worse after 7 days, contact your doctor.

What should you consider before taking it?

What should you consider before using Daktarin?

Daktarin must not be used,

if you are allergic to miconazole nitrate, related antifungal medications or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.

Warnings and precautions

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Daktarin.

Avoid contact with eyes.

If severe skin irritation or hypersensitivity reactions occur (especially severe burning, excessive itching), treatment should be discontinued.

If itchy blisters appear in the toe spaces or if larger areas of skin peel off, this is a clear indication of a fungal infection. The disease often spreads from here to the foot and possibly to other parts of the body.
Dry, scaly areas can be seen on the soles of the feet, which are also an indication of a fungal infection.

Hygiene measures, such as daily washing of the affected areas, daily changing and washing of socks, and changing and disinfecting shoes in the case of skin fungal diseases of the feet, promote the treatment result.

Use of Daktarin together with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using, have recently taken/used or intend to take/use any other medicines.

Interactions with Daktarin are very rare. However, caution is advised with the following medications, their effect may be increased:

• oral anticoagulants, e.g. warfarin (blood thinners).
• oral antidiabetics (tablets for the treatment of diabetes).
• phenytoin (a medicine for epileptic seizures).

Monitoring by your doctor is necessary when using these medicines together with Daktarin.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

Since Daktarin only enters the bloodstream in small amounts when applied locally, a harmful effect on the fetus or a transfer into breast milk is unlikely. However, caution should be exercised when using it during pregnancy or breastfeeding.


Pregnancy
Daktarin should only be used if the benefits outweigh the possible risks. Please consult your doctor in this regard.

Breastfeeding
To avoid direct contact of the infant with Daktarin, Daktarin should not be used in the breast area during the entire breastfeeding period.

Driving and operating machinery

Daktarin has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.


This medicine contains 2 mg benzoic acid (E 210) per g of cream.
Benzoic acid can cause local irritation. Benzoic acid can increase jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in newborns (up to 4 weeks old).

This medicine contains butylhydroxyanisole (E 320).

Butylhydroxyanisole can cause local skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis), irritation of the eyes and mucous membranes.

How should the medicine be taken?

How to use Daktarin?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or exactly as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.


Dosage for children and adults
Apply the cream thinly to the affected skin areas and the adjacent skin area (approx. 1-2 cm) twice a day (morning and evening).


Type of application
For application to the skin.
Daktarin is for external use only.
Massage the cream into the skin with your finger until it is completely absorbed. The cream should be applied sparingly to avoid softening the skin.


Instructions for opening the tube
Unscrew the screw cap, turn it over and pierce the tube seal.


Duration of use
The duration of treatment for skin fungal infections depends on the severity, location and extent of the disease and is generally 2-6 weeks.
The signs of a skin fungal infection usually recede significantly within the first 7 days after the start of treatment. Treatment should be continued for at least 1 week after the symptoms have disappeared to avoid relapse.

If the symptoms persist or if the signs of the fungal disease do not recede within the first 7 days after the start of treatment, medical advice should be sought as soon as possible.
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have the impression that the effect of Daktarin 2% cream is too strong or too weak.

If you have used more Daktarin than you should

Excessive use of Daktarin can lead to skin irritation. Please discontinue use until the symptoms have disappeared.

If you accidentally swallow Daktarin, please see a doctor.

If you forget to use Daktarin

Do not use double the amount if you have forgotten the previous application.

If you stop using Daktarin

Consult your doctor or pharmacist.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What side effects are possible?

How to store Daktarin?

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube after "Use by". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not store above 25 °C.

After first opening the tube, it can be stored for 3 months.

Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. You help to protect the environment.

Special storage conditions

5. How to store Daktarin?

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube after ,,Use by" . The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not store above 25 °C.

After first opening the tube, it can be stored for 3 months.

Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. You help to protect the environment.

Special information on the content

Contents of the pack and further information

What Daktarin contains

The active ingredient is: miconazole nitrate. 1 g of cream contains 20 mg of miconazole nitrate.

The other ingredients are: benzoic acid (E 210), butylhydroxyanisole (E 320), PEG-6 (and) PEG-32 (and) glycol stearate, macrogolglycerol oleate, paraffin oil, purified water.

What Daktarin looks like and contents of the pack

White, homogeneous cream (oil-in-water emulsion). Aluminium tubes with plastic screw cap containing 15 g and 30 g.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.