Daktarin Aktiv

Daktarin Aktiv Cream has been developed to assist deal with athlete’s foot. The lively ingredient - miconazole nitrate works by homicide the fungus that causes the infection.

Daktarin Aktiv does not require a prescription, although you are very welcome to book an appointment with a health expert at Click Pharmacy to discuss how best to use this product. Daktarin Aktiv can be purchased online and will be sent directly to you by Next Day Delivery. Multipacks are also available.

Daktarin Aktiv is available in 15 g and 30 g tubes.

1 dose is defined as a single application to the infected area.

1 dose should be applied each morning and night.

To apply Daktarin Aktiv, perform the following steps:

1) Wash the infected area.

2) Dry well - do not share a towel with others, as you may risk spreading the infection.

3) Apply the cream to the infected area and surrounding skin.

4)Wash your hands carefully after applying the cream to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or other people. Similarly, clothing which comes into contact with the infected areas, such as socks, should be washed and changed frequently.

Daktarin Aktiv should be applied twice a day. Once the symptoms have disappeared, continue to use the cream for a further 7 days. This will help prevent the re-occurrence of the infection.

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: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.

Athletes foot is a fungal infection that usually develops between the toes. It is most common for people whose feet are sweaty while wearing tight-fitting shoes.

Daktarin Aktiv contains the ingredient miconazole. Miconazole is an antifungal used to treat fungal infections such as athletes foot. Miconazole works by interfering with the fungi and yeast cell membranes. It works by preventing the production of ergosterol which is a crucial element of fungal cell membranes. This disrupts the membrane and causes holes to appear.

The membrane stops unwanted substances entering the cells and stops the content from leaking out. When the miconazole makes holes in the membranes, the contents leak out, and the fungi die.

Daktarin Aktiv Cream can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone and are usually mild.

If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help:

-A severe allergic reaction may include swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue or throat

- Difficulty in swallowing or breathing

- Itchy rash (hives)

- skin burning sensation, application site reactions, application site irritation, application site burning, application site warmth, application site itchiness, skin inflammation, skin discolouration.

Other side-effects which may occur, but it is unknown how often:

Rash, skin irritation, itchiness or redness

If you experience any side-effects not included in this patient information leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.

Daktarin Aktiv is a cream that uses miconazole nitrate to fight the fungus that causes Athlete's Foot. It has to be applied every day.

Daktarin Intensiv uses ketoconazole to fight the fungus that causes Athlete's Foot. Daktarin Intensiv can also be used for Dhobie Itch. It is also applied every day.

Lamisil Once Cream works a little differently to the Daktarin Creams. The Cream is applied once. The active ingredient - terbinafine - continues to work for the next month to fight the infection.

Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to the active substance (miconazole nitrate), other similar antifungal medicines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

If this applies to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Daktarin Aktiv Cream.

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

- Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Special warnings about this medicine

-Avoid contact with the eyes.

-Daktarin Aktiv Cream can cause severe allergic reactions. You must be aware of the signs of an

allergic reaction while you are taking Daktarin Aktiv Cream. See the Patient Information Leaflet for details of possible side effects.

Some of the ingredients can cause problems

-Benzoic acid (E210) can mildly irritate the skin, eyes and mucosal membranes.

-Butylated hydroxyanisole (E320) may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) or irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes.