Description
Daktarin Aktiv Cream is a medicine which is used to effectively treat and relieve athletes' Foot. The cream contains miconazole nitrate which works by destroying both the fungus that causes the infection and some of the associated bacteria which may also be present. It also has moisturising properties to help soothe cracked, red skin caused by Athlete’s Foot. This medicine is for use in adults and children of all ages.
Usage Instructions:
How to apply the cream:
- 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.
- Apply the cream onto the infected area and surrounding skin.
- Wash your hands carefully after applying the cream to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or to other people. Similarly, clothing which comes into contact with the infected areas, such as socks, should be washed and changed frequently.
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Adults and children of all ages |
Apply the cream to the infected skin twice a day (e.g. at night and in the morning) |
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Ingredients:
The active ingredient in 1 g of Daktarin Aktiv Cream is: Miconazole nitrate 20 mg. Other ingredients are: PEG-6, PEG-32 and glycol stearate, oleoyl macroglycerides, liquid paraffin, benzoic acid (E210), butylated hydroxyanisole (E320), purified water.
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 this applies to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Daktarin Aktiv Cream.
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 Aktiv Cream can cause severe allergic reactions. You must be aware of the signs of an allergic reaction while you are taking Daktarin Aktiv Cream. See ‘Possible side-effects’.
Some of the ingredients can cause problems:
- Benzoic acid (E210) may cause local irritation. It may increase jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in newborn babies (up to 4 weeks old).
- Butylated hydroxyanisole (E320) may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis), or irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes.
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