DAKTARIN Cream Ref.[6991] Active ingredients: Miconazole

Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB)  Revision Year: 2016  Publisher: McNeil Products Limited, Foundation Park, Roxborough Way, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3UG, United Kingdom

Therapeutic indications

For the treatment of mycotic infections of the skin and nails and superinfections due to Gram-positive bacteria.

Posology and method of administration

Route of administration: Cutaneous use.

Recommended dosage

For all ages

Fungal infections of the skin

Apply some cream to the lesions two times daily. Rub the cream into the skin with your finger until it has fully penetrated. If the powder is used with the cream, a once daily application of both formulations is recommended. The duration of therapy varies from 2 to 6 weeks depending on the localisation and the severity of the lesion. Treatment should be continued at least one week after disappearance of all signs and symptoms.

Nail infections

Apply the cream once or twice daily to the lesions. Treatment should be prolonged for 10 days after all lesions have disappeared to prevent relapse.

Overdose

Symptoms

Cutaneous use: Excessive use can result in skin irritation, which usually disappears after discontinuation of therapy.

Treatment

Daktarin cream is intended for cutaneous use, not for oral use. If accidental ingestion of large quantities of the product occurs, use appropriate supportive care.

Shelf life

Shelf life: 24 months.

Special precautions for storage

Do not store above 25°C.

Nature and contents of container

Aluminium tube inner lined with heat polymerised epoxy-phenol resin with a white polypropylene cap containing 15g, 30g or 70g of cream, or aluminium tube inner lined with heat polymerised epoxy-phenol resin with a high density polyethylene cap containing 5g of cream.

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.

Special precautions for disposal and other handling

No special requirements.

Any unused product or waste material should be disposed of in accordance with local requirements.

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