Description

This medicine is sold by Welfare Pharmacy at the professional discretion of a pharmacist.

Please note that you may need to be in to sign for this delivery.

We need to ensure that this medicine is suitable for the person it is intended for. Therefore our pharmacist may be required to contact you by phone to find out some additional information. If they are unable to speak to you when required your order may be delayed or the pharmacy medicine part of your order cancelled.

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Daktarin Powder is a medicine which is used to treat infections of the skin which may appear on the hands, feet, outer ear, trunk or groin. It is also used to treat nappy rash. The powder 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. The powder helps to dry the skin as well as treat the infection.

Suitable for

It is suitable for adults and children of all ages.

How to use

For external use only.  For cutaneous use only, which means it is applied directly to the affected area of skin.

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.

• 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.
• Sprinkle the powder onto the infected area and surrounding skin. It may be used on broken skin and is particularly useful where a drying effect is required. The powder can also be dusted inside socks, shoes and clothing which are in contact with the infected area.
• Wash your hands carefully after applying the powder 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.

DO NOT EXCEED THE STATED DOSE.

Hazards and Cautions

Avoid contact with the eyes.

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.

Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Possible side effects

Rash, skin irritation, itchiness or redness.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Keep out of the reach and sight of children.

Active ingredients

Miconazole nitrate 20mg in 1g.