{"id":7243,"date":"2021-02-20T06:04:39","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T06:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=7243"},"modified":"2021-05-28T10:40:54","modified_gmt":"2021-05-28T10:40:54","slug":"daktar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/daktar\/","title":{"rendered":"Daktar &#8211; Miconazole Nitrate uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\n\n2%&nbsp;cream&nbsp;<br>miconazole nitrate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Daktar is and what is it used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daktar contains a fungicide (&nbsp;miconazole&nbsp;) and is used in the treatment of&nbsp;athlete&#8217;s foot&nbsp;for adults and children over 10 years.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Daktar can also be used for other fungal infections of the skin after a doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What you need to know before using Daktar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Daktar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to miconazole nitrate, other similar antifungal medicines, or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Daktar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Avoid contact with eyes.&nbsp;Therefore, wash your hands after each treatment.&nbsp;However, if you have been prescribed treatment by your doctor for your hands, do not wash your hands after treatment.<\/li><li>If you notice that the skin becomes more irritated after you have applied&nbsp;cream one, this may be a sign of hypersensitivity to&nbsp;cream&nbsp;one and the treatment should then be stopped.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daktar should not be used by children under 10 years of age without a doctor&#8217;s&nbsp;prescription&nbsp;(see also under &#8220;Daktar contains benzoic acid and butyl hydroxyanisole&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foot fungus&nbsp;is uncommon in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Daktar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment with blood thinners taken by mouth, e.g.&nbsp;warfarin, may be affected by Daktar.&nbsp;Therefore, if you are being treated with blood thinners, your doctor may want to monitor the effectiveness of this treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only a small amount of Daktar applied to the skin is absorbed by the body.&nbsp;Consult a physician before using Daktar during pregnancy.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known if Daktar passes into breast milk.&nbsp;Consult a physician before using Daktar during breast-feeding.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No known risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Data contains benzoic acid and butyl hydroxyanisole<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 2 mg \/ g benzoic acid.&nbsp;Benzoic acid can cause local irritation and may increase the risk of jaundice (yellowish skin and eyes) in newborns (up to 4 weeks of age) due to&nbsp;absorption&nbsp;through the skin.&nbsp;Butylhydroxyanisole may cause local skin reactions (eg contact dermatitis) or be irritating to eyes and mucous membranes.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How to use Daktar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you.&nbsp;Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is to&nbsp;apply&nbsp;a thin&nbsp;coat of cream&nbsp;on the affected area twice a day.&nbsp;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>When treating&nbsp;athlete&#8217;s foot&nbsp;for adults and children over 10 years:<\/em>&nbsp;Wash and dry your feet thoroughly.&nbsp;Use a special towel for the fungus-infected area.&nbsp;This way you avoid infecting others.&nbsp;Apply the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;thinly on the infected skin area and 1-2 inches outside.&nbsp;Massage in so that the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;disappears completely.&nbsp;Wash your hands after each treatment.&nbsp;This is repeated morning and evening.&nbsp;Change socks every day.&nbsp;When the skin looks healthy again, the treatment should continue for at least another week.&nbsp;It prevents relapse.&nbsp;You must talk to your doctor if your symptoms worsen or do not improve within 7 days.&nbsp;The treatment time is usually 2-6 weeks.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have the impression that the effect of Daktar is too strong or too weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you use too much Daktar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>the skin may become irritated.&nbsp;These symptoms usually go away when treatment is stopped.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have used too much medicine or if e.g.&nbsp;If a child has inadvertently ingested the medicine, contact a doctor, hospital, or the Poison Information Center for risk assessment and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop using Daktar and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;) that have been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>swelling of the face, tongue, or throat, difficulty swallowing or&nbsp;hives,&nbsp;and difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other reported side effects:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(&nbsp;<\/em><em>may&nbsp;<\/em><em>affect&nbsp;<\/em><em>up to&nbsp;<\/em><em>1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Burning sensation in the skin,&nbsp;inflammation&nbsp;in the skin, and reduced&nbsp;pigmentation in the skin.<\/li><li>Irritation, burning sensation,&nbsp;itching, unspecified reactions, and&nbsp;feeling of&nbsp;heat.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anaphylactic reaction, hypersensitivity.<\/li><li>Hives, contact&nbsp;allergic inflammation&nbsp;of the skin, rash, redness of the skin,&nbsp;itching.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How to store Daktar<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and tube after EXP.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure that the tube is properly closed.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is miconazole nitrate 20 mg per gram<\/li><li>The other ingredients are pegoxol 7 stearates, oleoyl macrogol glycerides, liquid paraffin, benzoic acid (E210), butyl hydroxyanisole (E320), and water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Daktar is a white&nbsp;cream&nbsp;and is available in a pack size of 30 g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Manufacturer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, Turnhoutseweg 30, B-2340 Beerse, Belgium<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Daktar contains a fungicide ( miconazole ) and is used in the treatment of athlete&#8217;s foot for adults and children over 10 years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2204,2200],"tags":[2284,6165,6168,6167,6160,6163,6162,6169,6164,6166,6161],"class_list":["post-7243","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-d","category-medicines","tag-cream","tag-daktar","tag-daktar-cream","tag-daktar-side-effects","tag-miconazole-nitrate","tag-miconazole-nitrate-cream","tag-miconazole-nitrate-side-effects","tag-side-effects-of-daktar","tag-side-effects-of-miconazole-nitrate","tag-what-is-daktar","tag-what-is-miconazole-nitrate"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7243","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7243"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7243\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11162,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7243\/revisions\/11162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7243"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7243"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7243"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}