What is DAKTARIN Tincture used for?
DAKTARIN Tincture is a medicine used for treating nail infections caused by fungi, including yeast. Your doctor or pharmacist may have recommended DAKTARIN Tincture for another reason.
How do you use daktarin topical tincture?
Apply DAKTARIN Tincture using the brush, which is attached to the cap of the bottle. Apply a thin layer twice a day to the affected nail, the area around it and if possible under it. After the tincture has dried, a film will remain.
Does daktarin treat toenail fungus?
Apply twice a day for a skin infection….About miconazole for fungal skin and nail infections.
| Type of medicine | An antifungal medicine |
|---|---|
| Used for | Fungal skin infections, fungal nail infections |
| Also called | Daktarin®; Daktacort® (miconazole with hydrocortisone) |
| Available as | Cream, ointment, powder and spray |
What is the most effective treatment for toenail fungus Australia?
Oral antifungals include terbinafine (e.g. Lamisil), itraconazole (e.g. Sporanox) and fluconazole (e.g. Diflucan, Dizole). Treatment lasts from 6 weeks to 12 months or more, depending on the fungus in question and the site of the infection, with fingernails usually responding faster than toenails.
How long should daktarin take to work?
How long does Daktarin Oral Gel take to work? Most people will start to see a reduction in the appearance of the infection inside their mouth and throat and begin to feel more comfortable within one day of using Daktarin Oral Gel.
Is daktarin a prescription only?
Daktarin cream contains the antifungal miconazole. Daktarin cream is available to buy from pharmacies without a prescription. Daktarin cream can be used to treat adults and children of all ages.
Can you use Daktacort for fungal nail?
️ If you have a fungal infection without any redness or itching, an antifungal medication without hydrocortisone may be more appropriate for you. Ask your pharmacist for more advice. ️ Apply Daktacort Hydrocortisone cream thinly and evenly to the affected area twice a day for seven days only.
How effective is daktarin oral gel?
The medicine comes in orange-flavored gel for oral application. *Based on a clinical study1, miconazole is proven to be more effective versus nystatin in treating oral thrush or mouth sore due to fungal infection with faster cure rate of 97% – 100% after 7 days of treatment.
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What does Daktarin do to nails?
Daktarin cream contains a medicine called miconazole. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘antifungals’. Daktarin cream is used for infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi including yeasts, and some bacteria.