Daktacort Miconazole and Hydrocortisone Cream 15g
Daktacort Miconazole and Hydrocortisone Cream 15g
Description
Daktacort Miconazole and Hydrocortisone Cream provides treatment for inflamed sweat rash and athlete's foot. It is an anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial cream.
Key features:
- Reduces itching
- Treats fungal infections
- 15g tube
- Contains miconazole and hydrocortisone
What is the active ingredient and how does it work?
The active ingredients in Daktacort cream are miconazole nitrate and hydrocortisone. Miconazole nitrate functions as an antifungal agent, destroying the fungus responsible for the infection and some of the associated bacteria that may be present. Hydrocortisone, a mild topical steroid, alleviates inflammation, swelling, redness, and itching of the skin.
What symptoms or conditions can be treated with this product?
Daktacort cream, containing miconazole nitrate and hydrocortisone, is designed to alleviate inflamed skin conditions such as eczema and dermatitis, which may arise from infections caused by certain fungi and bacteria.
What are common symptoms of athlete's foot?
One of the main symptoms of Athlete's foot is itchy white patches between your toes. It can also cause sore and flaky patches on your feet.
What are common symptoms of sweat rash?
Signs and symptoms include small, inflamed blister-like bumps and itching or prickling in the affected area.
Ingredients
Miconazole Nitrate 2% w/w and Hydrocortisone Acetate equivalent to Hydrocortisone 1% w/w
Usage and Instructions
Adults and children over 10 years:
Apply a small amount to the affected areas twice daily.
Do not use for longer than seven days. For further information, please read enclosed leaflet. If symptoms persist or do not start to improve within seven days, tell your pharmacist or doctor.
DO not use on the face.
Warnings
Do not use Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream:
If you are allergic to any similar creams or to any of the ingredients in this medicine. You may be allergic to the product if you have a rash or itching at the site of infection which gets worse after you apply the cream. If this applies to you, you should talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using the medicine.
For any other skin problems such as cold sores, acne, herpes, chicken pox or shingles
If the skin is broken
On large areas of your body or under dressings
For more than seven days
On your face or eyes
On areas of skin affected by eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis.
On the anal or genital area.
To treat ringworm.
To treat any other infections which occur as a result of your original infection.
Not recommended for children under 10 years unless advised by a doctor.
Side Effects
What are the possible side effects of using Daktacort Miconazole and Hydrocortisone Cream?
Some of the possible side effects of using Daktacort Miconazole and Hydrocortisone Cream include skin irritation, itching, redness, and burning. If these side effects persist or worsen, individuals should talk to their doctor or pharmacist. If individuals experience a recurrence of the skin condition shortly after stopping treatment, they should not restart using the cream without consulting their doctor.
