Anti-fungal treatments containing clotrimazole should be used to treat ringworm and are effective in the treatment of nappy rash that is caused by fungi. Daktacort cream should not be used to treat skin conditions on the face unless it is prescribed by your GP. Daktacort cream contains the steroid hydrocortisone, which can cause damage to sensitive areas of skin such as the face and genitals.
If you are suffering from eczema or any other skin condition that is affecting your face you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice. Daktacort cream is applied directly to the infected skin which allows it to target the source of the infection quickly, visibly reducing associated itching, irritation and inflammation. Daktacort cream contains miconazole nitrate which is an anti-fungal agent that works by destroying the fungus that is responsible for the infection and some associated bacteria on the skin.
Hydrocortisone is the second active ingredient contained in Daktacort cream, this is a mild corticosteroid or steroid which reduces inflammation, swelling, redness and itching of the skin. For a full list of warnings and precautions associated with the use of Daktacort Cream, please read the Patient Information Leaflet.
If you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding and suffering from a fungal skin infection you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist before using Daktacort cream for advice.
The ingredients in Daktacort cream can cause damage to rubber contraceptives, such as condoms or diaphragms, therefore making them less effective which could result in pregnancy or the transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections STI. If you continue to have symptoms of the infection or your condition has worsened after 7 days you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice.
This product should only be applied directly to the infected skin. Daktacort is not suitable for the treatment of infections on the face, genitals or anus.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly, before using Daktacort cream, for full details of how to use Daktacort cream. Daktacort cream should be applied to the infected and surrounding areas of skin only. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after each application, unless the infection is on your hands, to avoid spreading the infection to other areas of healthy skin and other people.
You should notice improvements to your skin infection and a visible reduction in inflammation of the infected skin within 7 days of using Daktacort cream. You should not use Daktacort cream for more than 7 days. If your skin continues to look infected and inflamed after 7 days of use you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for further advice.
Daktacort cream contains active ingredients: Miconazole nitrate 20 mg and Hydrocortisone acetate equivalent to 10 mg of hydrocortisone. Daktacort cream also contains: Liquid paraffin, butylhydroxyanisole, benzoic acid.
Please read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly before using Daktacort cream to ensure you are familiar with the full list of ingredients. Side effects when using Daktacort cream are uncommon and usually are mild these include:. Daktacort, like other medicines, can cause unwanted side effects. For a full list of reported side effects please read the Patient Information Leaflet. If you are worried about side effects of Daktacort cream or symptoms do not improve after stopping using the cream, speak to your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Although allergic reactions are rare, if you experience a severe allergic reaction as a result of using Daktacort cream seek immediate medical help from your nearest emergency department. Or browse all treatments or conditions. Leanne is a clinical pharmacist with years of experience working in community pharmacy. She joined The Independent Pharmacy to lead our dispensary team.
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Free support and advice We're on hand to offer free support and advice by email and telephone Mon - Fri - Buy Daktacort Cream Online Daktacort Cream is a targeted anti-fungal cream used for the treatment of fungal and bacterial skin infections which treats the source of infection and relieves the associated irritation and inflammation in just 7 days.
Maximum per order: 3. Daktacort Information. What is Daktacort Cream? What is Daktacort Cream used for? Daktacort Cream on the face Daktacort cream should not be used to treat skin conditions on the face unless it is prescribed by your GP. How does Daktacort Cream work? Daktacort cream warnings For a full list of warnings and precautions associated with the use of Daktacort Cream, please read the Patient Information Leaflet.
Do not use it if you suffer from other skin conditions such as cold sores, acne, herpes, chickenpox, or shingles. Not for use on broken skin. Daktacort can cause thinning of the skin so should be used sparingly in the elderly. Daktacort cream and ointment are prescribed to treat inflamed, infected skin disorders. These include. Miconazole kills fungi and yeasts by causing holes to appear in fungal cell membranes.
This allows essential constituents of the fungal cells to leak out, which kills the fungi and clears up the infection. Miconazole also kills some types of bacteria. These are normally released when the skin reacts to irritation or infection. They cause blood vessels to widen and other inflammatory substances to arrive, making the affected area of skin become red, swollen and itchy. By stopping them being released in the skin, hydrocortisone reduces inflammation and relieves redness and itchiness.
Daktacort cream may be more suitable for moist, weeping areas of skin, while the thicker, more greasy ointment may be more suitable for dry or scaly areas of skin. The ointment can be kept at room temperature. Daktacort hydrocortisone cream is a 15g tube that you can buy from pharmacies. Daktacort cream or ointment should be applied thinly and evenly to the affected area of skin two or three times a day.
Rub it in gently. Once the inflammation is reduced usually after about seven days your doctor may prescribe a medicine containing just an antifungal, such as Daktarin cream or Daktarin powder to treat any remaining infection. Dressings can increase the absorption of the hydrocortisone, which can increase the risk of getting side effects. Daktacort cream and ointment are not recommended for use during pregnancy or if breastfeeding unless considered essential by your doctor.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for further information. Stop using the cream and consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have a severe reaction to it. Daktacort cream and ointment are not known to significantly affect other medicines, but if you are using other creams, ointments or lotions then you should leave at least 30 minutes between applying Daktacort and other medicated skin products.
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