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Daktarin 2% Cream Miconazole for Fungal & Bacterial Skin Infections - 15g

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Miconazole 2% cream for athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, sweat rash, fungal nappy rash and infected nail folds, and the bacteria that often join them. All ages, twice daily. Pharmacy pack, 15g.

  • Treats fungal and bacterial skin infections.
  • Athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, sweat rash.
  • Fungal nappy rash and nail folds too.
  • 15g tube — one infection's course.
  • Limit: 8 packs per order.
£5.29 GBP inc. VAT
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Keep going after it looks better
Fungal infections come back if treatment stops early: continue for at least a week after the skin looks clear (ten days for nail-fold infections). Keep away from the eyes. It can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms. See a pharmacist or GP if there's no improvement after four weeks, or if the scalp or nails themselves are involved.
Warfarin and other blood thinners
Miconazole and ketoconazole can increase the effect of warfarin and other vitamin K antagonists, even applied to the skin. Tell the pharmacist if you take a blood thinner; you may need an extra INR check.

Product overview

About Daktarin 2% Cream 15g

The antifungal that also handles the bacteria: miconazole 2% treats athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch, sweat rash, fungal nappy rash and infected nail folds, and unlike most antifungals it kills the Gram-positive bacteria that turn a fungal rash into a weeping, smelly one. The 15g tube covers one infection. Pharmacy pack with the P mark, for all ages.

Daktarin or Daktarin Aktiv

Daktarin Aktiv on the shelf is the same miconazole licensed for athlete's foot only. This pharmacy pack is licensed for the full range of fungal skin infections and for the bacterial infection that often sits on top, which is why it comes with a short questionnaire. If the rash is cracked, oozing or smells, this is the one.

How to use

Wash and dry the area, then rub in a thin layer twice a day. Courses run two to six weeks depending on the site: athlete's foot and ringworm take the longest. Keep going for at least a week after the skin looks clear, and ten days for nail folds. For athlete's foot, dry between the toes and treat both feet; a dusting of Daktarin powder in socks and shoes helps stop it returning.

Good to know

Suitable for babies' nappy rash and adults' delicate skin alike. Keep it away from the eyes. Tell the pharmacist if you take warfarin. No improvement after four weeks, or an infection of the nail itself or the scalp, needs a pharmacist or GP. Pharmacist-reviewed before dispatch.

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