Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm

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About Daktarin 2% Gel

Daktarin 2% Gel belongs to the class of antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal or yeast infections of the skin such as athlete’s foot (affects toes), jock itch (affects the groin area), candidiasis (affects mouth, throat, gut, and vagina), and ringworm (affects skin or the scalp) . Athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm are fungal infections closely related to each other, whereas candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by Candida albicans. These infections are usually seen in people with weak immune systems. They can spread by skin-to-skin contact.

Daktarin 2% Gel contains miconazole. Daktarin 2% Gel can inhibit fungal growth and reduce infection. Generally, Daktarin 2% Gel may take 4 to 7 days to reduce the symptoms. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken based on your health condition. Continue using Daktarin 2% Gel even if the symptoms improve. Abrupt stopping of the medication may result in a relapse of the infection (reappearance of the signs). So, continue treatment as recommended by your doctor to eradicate the infection.

Use Daktarin 2% Gel as recommended by the physician. In some cases, Daktarin 2% Gel may cause redness, rash, itching, or blister formation at the site of application, impaired sense of taste (dysgeusia), headache, itching or burning, tummy/abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor if the side effects don’t disappear or get worse within a few days. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any other abnormal symptoms.

Before taking the Daktarin 2% Gel, inform your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to miconazole or any other antifungal agents. Inform your doctor if you are taking anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, antifungals, antibiotics, prescription drugs, or non-prescription drugs. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, HIV or AIDS, or undergoing chemotherapy. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.

Uses of Daktarin 2% Gel

Fungal skin infections

Directions for Use

Cream/Ointment/lotion/gel: Daktarin 2% Gel is only for external use. Take a small amount of Daktarin 2% Gel on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid contact of the Daktarin 2% Gel with the nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after using Daktarin 2% Gel if your hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection.

Medicinal Benefits

Daktarin 2% Gel is used to treat fungal or yeast infections. It can inhibit the growth of fungi by targeting fungal cell membranes. It can be used to treat candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch. It improves the symptoms within 3 to 4 days of the initial treatment.

Storage

Keep Daktarin 2% Gel out of the sight and reach of children.

Side effects of Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm

Taste Disturbance

Regularly brush and floss your teeth.
Rinse your mouth with water and baking soda a solution to neutralize acid in the mouth. This makes your food taste as it should.
Drink plenty of water or non-caffeinated drinks to prevent dry mouth which may lead to altered taste.
Try ginger, peppermint, fruit or green teas, lemonade, ginger ale or fruit juice to help mask unpleasant tastes.
Try sucking on sugar-free ice pops or ice cubes to prevent dry mouth.

Nausea

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Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.

Regurgitation

Inform your doctor if you have any underlying illnesses that may cause regurgitation, such as GERD, esophageal strictures, or gastroparesis.
Eat smaller, more frequent meals to prevent regurgitation symptoms.
Avoid trigger foods like citrus, tomatoes, chocolate, and spicy or fatty foods that can worsen regurgitation.
Avoid lying down after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the esophagus.
Take probiotics to support a healthy gut microbiota and relieve regurgitation symptoms.

Drug Warnings

Before using Daktarin 2% Gel, inform your doctor if you are allergic to miconazole or any other antifungal agents. Daktarin 2% Gel should be used with caution in people with a weakened immune system due to chronic conditions such as HIV or AIDS and people who are receiving chemotherapy. Also, tell your doctor if you were previously diagnosed with diabetes or are pregnant or breastfeeding. Keep this medicine away from your eyes. If you get any cream in your eyes, rinse with water immediately. Keep your eyes open when you rinse. Daktarin 2% Gel may be contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity (e.g., anaphylaxis) to miconazole, milk protein concentrate, or any other product component.

Drug-Drug Interactions

MiconazoleTerfenadine

Critical

MiconazoleCisapride

Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MiconazoleTerfenadine

Critical

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
When Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm is taken with Terfenadine can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm with Terfenadine is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

MiconazoleCisapride

Critical

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
When Cisapride and Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm are taken together, the body's ability to break down Cisapride may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.

MiconazolePimozide

Critical

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
Coadministration of Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm with Pimoziden can increase the levels of Pimozide. This can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm with Pimozide is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

MiconazoleEliglustat

Critical

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
Coadministration of Eliglustat and Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm with Eliglustat is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

MiconazoleAstemizole

Critical

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
Coadministration of Astemizole with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm with Astemizole is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

MiconazoleErgotamine

Severe

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
The combined use of Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm and ergotamide may increase the effect of Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm and ergotamine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

MiconazoleWarfarin

Severe

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
Co-administration of warfarin with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm and warfarin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

MiconazoleEverolimus

Severe

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
Coadministration of Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm and everolimus may increase the effect of Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm and everolimus, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

MiconazoleChlorpropamide

Severe

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
Coadministration of Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm with Chlorpropamide may increase the blood levels and effects of chlorpropamide and increase the risk for low blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm and chlorpropamide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience symptoms such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremors, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

MiconazoleAcetohexamide

Severe

How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm:
Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm may increase the blood levels and effects of acetohexamide leading to low blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although, there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 40 gm and buspirone, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, sweating, heart palpitation, and rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Shower regularly and properly dry yourself before clothing.
Take warm baths with mild soap.
Don't share your bedding, towels, or clothes.
Wearing tights or tight underwear is not recommended.
Do not scratch the infected area. Scratching the infected skin area may spread the illness to other body parts.
Avoid harsh soaps and deodorants or any other products.
Avoid intercourse till the thrush has been treated.
Limit or cut down your consumption of alcohol and caffeine.
Reduce your intake of sugar, yeast, refined carbohydrates, and mouldy foods.

Side Effects of Daktarin 2% Gel

Rashes
Redness
Itching
Burning sensation
Blistering at the site of application
Diarrhoea
Abdominal pain
Nausea
Vomiting
Dry mouth
Altered taste
Headache
Bleeding or abdominal cramps

Habit Forming

No

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Drug-Diseases Interactions

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FAQs

Does Daktarin 2% Gel cause itching?

Yes, Daktarin 2% Gel may cause itching or burning sensation at the site of the application. Do not scratch the skin as the itching usually temporary and subsides within a few minutes after the application of medicine over the affected area.

Can Daktarin 2% Gel be used to treat nail fungus infections?

Yes, Daktarin 2% Gel can also be used to treat fungal infections affecting nails. However, do not take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

When can I stop taking Daktarin 2% Gel?

You should take Daktarin 2% Gel for a duration as prescribed by your doctor as abrupt stopping can cause recurrence of infection. However, if you notice blistering, severe redness, or rashes at the site of the treated skin, stop using Daktarin 2% Gel and contact your doctor immediately.

Does Daktarin 2% Gel can be used to treat vaginal itching?

Vaginal itching is a symptom that can be caused by any fungal or bacterial infection. Daktarin 2% Gel can be used to treat only fungal infections. It is necessary to determine the cause of itching before using Daktarin 2% Gel. So, please consult a doctor for a thorough evaluation.

How does Daktarin 2% Gel work?

Daktarin 2% Gel contains miconazole belonging to the imidazole class of antifungal medicines. It prevents the growth of fungi that cause infection.

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Disease/Condition Glossary

Fungal infection occurs when a fungus enters, infects, and multiplies in the body. Fungi can live in water, soil, air, and plants. Fungi affect any part of the body, including the mouth, throat, oesophagus, lungs, bladder, genital area, and blood. Mild fungal skin infections are common and can cause rashes. Fungal infections affecting body organs like the lungs can cause flu or tuberculosis. Some fungal diseases like cryptococcal meningitis and blood infections can be fatal. A few common fungal infections are yeast infections that affect the genital area, oesophagus, and urinary tract caused by the species Candida.