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

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Fungal nail infections start in the skin beneath the toenails, the perfect breeding ground for out-of-control bodily fungi. See our article on best fungal nail treatments. For treating small areas of skin, you can use the cream instead. Put the cream on once or twice a day for 2 to 3 weeks. Clotrimazole is not powerful enough to treat fungal nail infections or to clear painful and inflamed pityriasis. And if you want fast results, opt for Lamisil. But this safe and soothing cream is a brilliant standby for the bathroom cabinet. Daktacort cream is different from Daktarin cream as it contains miconazole and hydrocortisone. What is Daktarin cream used for? Clotrimazole (and similar miconazole and bifonazole) can kill off athlete’s foot fungus within a week or two.

The best athlete’s foot treatments you can buy in 2023 1. Canesten Athlete’s Foot Cream: Best athlete’s foot treatment to clear up smelly feet Fungal infections of the skin, for example ringworm, candidiasis, athlete's foot, scalp infections, fungal nappy rash, groin infections. Gently rub the cream into the infected area and surrounding skin. You'll usually need a small amount, depending on the size of the area you're treating. Be careful not to let the cream get into your eyes or mouth. If it does get into your eyes or mouth, rinse them with water.Stop using the medicine if you have these severe side effects, and see a GP or pharmacist to find an alternative. Dandruff is often caused by seborrhoeic dermatitis (aka cradle cap in babies), caused by malassezia yeast.

Daktarin is a well-known brand name for other products containing miconazole, such as Daktarin oral gel for oral thrush or powder for fungal skin infections, this can be used in combination with Daktarin cream. 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)

Daktarin cream side effects

Wash and dry the infected area of skin. If you're treating your feet, make sure you dry between your toes. Daktarin Aktiv Powder may cause side effects in some people. Please see the side effect section before starting using the product.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies. 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. 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. Athlete’s foot treatments all contain antifungal active ingredients that target and kill the main types of fungi (usually dermatophytes) that cause the infection. If you are currently or have recently been taking any other regular medication you should consult with a doctor or pharmacist before commencing treatment with Daktarin Aktiv Powder.However, if you are taking warfarin to prevent blood clots, there is a very small chance that miconazole absorbed from this cream may enhance the effect of the warfarin. If you are taking warfarin your doctor may therefore want to monitor your blood-clotting time (INR) during and after a course of this medicine. You can get some antifungal medicines from a pharmacy without needing a GP prescription. Infections antifungals can treat Storage: Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Do not use after the expiry date on the base of the can. Sweat rash (intertrigo) is also caused by candida yeast, this time in areas where the skin gets sweaty and rubs together, such as your armpits. It can be quite sore, so it’s worth treating with an antifungal treatment which also contains an anti-inflammatory pain-killer, such as Daktakort Hydrocortisone.