Daktarin - 2% Cream 20 mg

Skin or nail infections caused by fungi, including yeast and some bacteria.

Infections can occur on: the trunk, arms or legs, the scalp, or the outer ear; in the groin.

Tradename: Dactarin

Daktarin

Composition: 1 g of cream contains:

Miconazole nitrate (2%) — 20mg.

Properties: Miconazole is an antifungal agent. Acts by killing fungus and associated bacteria.

Indications: Skin or nail infections caused by fungi, including yeast and some bacteria. Infections can occur on: the trunk, arms or legs, the scalp, or the outer ear; in the groin.

Mode of application: Rub the cream gently into the affected area and surrounding skin with clean fingers. For skin infections, apply the cream 2 times a day, morning and evening. The duration of treatment is at least 7 days after the disappearance of all signs of infection so that there is no relapse. For nail infections — 1 or 2 times a day. Duration — within 10 days after the disappearance of all signs of infection.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity to miconazole, any of the other ingredients of this medication, or other

antifungal medicines; pregnancy and lactation.

Precautions: Avoid getting the cream in your eyes, if this happens immediately rinse them with water. Wash your hands after using the cream to prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people. Don’t let other people use your towel. Clothing that touches infected skin should be washed and replaced frequently. Dactarine cream is nongreasy and does not stain clothes.

Side effects: Swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or breathing, hives, severe irritation, redness or blistering of the skin, burning, itching, rash.

Storage: Store at temperatures from 15 to 25C in its original packaging and out of reach of children.

Packaging: The cardboard box contains a tube of 15g 30g of cream, paper instructions.