Product Use
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.
This medicine is for use in adults and children of all ages.
Instructions
Adults and children: apply powder twice daily until 10 days after all signs of infection have disappeared.
Cautions
This medicine is suitable for most adults and children but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not use this medicine:
■ If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
■ 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.
Do not let the powder get into your eyes.
If you experience any irritation or sensitivity to the powder, stop using this medicine.
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.
Ingredients
White powder containing:
Miconazole Nitrate 2%w/w
