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Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream
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Overview
Buy Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream online
Daktacort Cream (sometimes called "dakort cream") is used to treat fungal and bacterial skin infections. You can buy Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream online from Click Pharmacy without a prescription.
What is Daktacort Cream?
Daktacort Cream is a medicated skin treatment used to relieve and treat inflamed fungal infections, such as sweat rash, athlete’s foot, and infected eczema. It combines both antifungal and anti-inflammatory ingredients for effective dual action..
The cream contains miconazole nitrate, which kills the fungus causing the infection, and hydrocortisone acetate, a mild steroid that reduces redness, swelling, and itching. This makes it especially useful for skin infections that are both itchy and inflamed.
How does Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream work?
Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream contains two key ingredients miconazole nitrate and hydrocortisone acetate that work together to treat inflamed fungal skin infections. Miconazole nitrate is an antifungal that fights the root cause by killing the fungus and preventing it from spreading further across the skin.
Alongside this, hydrocortisone acetate, a mild corticosteroid, helps reduce inflammation, redness, and itching. It calms the skin and provides fast relief from irritation and discomfort commonly linked with fungal infections.
Together, these ingredients offer a dual-action effect—treating the infection while soothing the skin. This combination speeds up healing and helps restore healthy skin more quickly.
Daktacort HC Cream ingredients
Active ingredients: Miconazole nitrate 20 mg and Hydrocortisone acetate equivalent to 10 mg of hydrocortisone.
Other ingredients include:
- Liquid paraffin
- Benzoic acid
- Butylhydroxyanisole
- Purified water
These help in delivering the active agents and maintaining skin health.
Patient Information Leaflet
Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information can be found here.
Directions
How to use Daktacort Cream 15g
To use:
- Wash your hands before and after applying the cream.
- Apply a small amount of the cream to the affected area twice daily.
- Rub the cream gently into the skin until the cream has disappeared
- Use for up to 7 days. If symptoms do not improve after this time, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Always read the patient information leaflet and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before use, especially if symptoms persist.
Cautions
Side effects of daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream
Daktacort is generally well tolerated, but side effects can happen. These are usually mild and temporary.
Common side effects (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):
- Mild redness or stinging
- Skin irritation at the application site
Uncommon side effects (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):
- Skin thinning or discoloration
- Worsening of the condition if overused or misused
If irritation develops or your symptoms worsen, stop using the cream and speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings
- Do not use on broken skin or around eyes.
- For skin infection only – avoid using for other conditions.
- Always use Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream as advised.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Not for long-term use unless prescribed.
- Consult a doctor or pharmacist if symptoms persist or worsen.
- Ensure to read the leaflet and patient information leaflet included.
Daktacort cream & pregnancy
Daktacort Cream is generally not recommended during pregnancy unless advised by a doctor. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, speak to your healthcare provider before using this cream.
Daktacort cream & breastfeeding
If you are breastfeeding, avoid applying Daktacort Cream on or near the breasts. Always consult your doctor before use to ensure it’s safe for you and your baby.
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