Daktarin Powder 20g

Daktarin Powder Original is a medicated talc that provides effective treatment for fungal and associated bacterial skin infections. It is particularly effective where drying, reducing the skin’s moisture, is required. It may also be used for treating fungal infections like nappy rash and intertrigo. For optimal healing results, continue to use Daktarin powder for up to 10 days after the symptoms have started to clear.

Directions for use:

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

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 (listed below) 

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.

Contains:

Miconazole nitrate 2 % w/w, talc, zinc oxide, colloidal silicon dioxide.

 Keep all medicines out the sight and reach of children.

Always consult the Patient Information Leaflet before using this medicine.