Daktarin Aktiv Cream – Help Treat Your Athlete's Foot - Athlete's Foot Cream - Foot Care - 30 g

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Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect. Uncommon (affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 people) If you would like to find out more about athletes' feet you can go to our Advice for Athlete's Foot section for more information. Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Just because a side effect is stated here does not mean that all people using this medicine will experience that or any side effect.

If you think you have experienced side effects from Daktarin cream, you can report them using the yellow card scheme. Daktarin cream with other medicines Most people experience at least one fungal condition at some point in their lives,” says Hussain Abdeh, superintendent pharmacist at Medicine Direct. “Some people are at a greater risk of getting fungal infections than others, such as if you are taking antibiotics or if you have a weakened immune system. Diabetics are also more prone to them. Most of these conditions are not serious or a cause for concern, but they should be treated swiftly.” Daktarin Aktiv cream and spray powder both contain the active ingredient miconazole. Miconazole is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections with fungi and yeasts. If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side-effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side-effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. Miconazole also has some antibacterial action and kills certain bacteria that may also be present in the infection. How to use Daktarin creamDaktarin Aktiv spray powder should be shaken well before use. Hold the spray three inches from the skin and generously spray onto the affected area(s) twice a day (morning and evening). Daktarin Aktiv spray powder is flammable. Do not use the spray near naked flames or lit objects, such as cigarettes or gas and electric fires.

Although miconazole is available on prescription, you can also buy some preparations without a prescription at pharmacies and other retail outlets. Sometimes miconazole is combined with a mild corticosteroid called hydrocortisone (as in the brand called Daktacort®). If your infection has caused the skin to become inflamed and sore, it may be suggested that you use this for a few days to reduce the inflammation, before switching to a miconazole-only preparation. Miconazole also has some antibacterial action and kills certain bacteria that may also be present in the infection.

Athletes Foot

Daktarin is renowned for its effectiveness in treating fungal skin infections. This range possesses anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties which is what makes them so effective in helping treat athletes footand other fungal skin infections. Miconazole is unlikely to be absorbed through the skin in significant amounts, however, it is not known if the medicine passes into breast milk. It should be used with caution by breastfeeding mothers, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the baby. As with all medicines, you should seek medical advice from your doctor before using this medicine if you are breastfeeding. Don't wear the same pair of shoes every day. This helps reduce the build-up of sweat which provides the moisture on which the fungus thrives. Miconazole kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping the fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol disrupts the fungal cell membrane, causing holes to appear in it. This medicine should be used with caution during pregnancy, and only if the expected benefit to the mother is greater than any possible risk to the developing baby. Miconazole is unlikely to be absorbed through the skin in sufficient amounts to affect the baby. However, as with all medicines, you should seek medical advice from your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant.