Daktarin Aktiv
Price £3.99
Expected Delivery: Tuesday
Treatment Information
Overview
What is Daktarin Aktiv
Daktarin Aktiv Cream has been developed to treat athlete’s foot. The active ingredient, Miconazole nitrate works by combating the fungus that causes infection, usually between the toes. Athlete's foot is common for people whose feet get sweaty while wearing tight-fitting shoes.
Daktarin Aktiv cream for athletes foot
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.
Directions
How should I apply Daktarin Aktiv cream?
To apply Daktarin Aktiv, perform the following steps:
- Wash the infected area.
- Dry well - do not share a towel with others, as you may risk spreading the infection.
- Apply the cream to the infected area and surrounding skin.
- 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.
Cautions
Side effects
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.
Always read the patient information leaflet before starting your treatment. The patient information leaflet can be found here.