do anyone know what this cream is used for?|||Miconazole, an antifungal agent, is used for skin infections such as athlete%26#039;s foot and jock itch and for vaginal yeast infections.
It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, a critical component of fungal cell membranes. It can also be used against certain species of Leishmania protozoa (which are a type of unicellular parasite), as these also contain ergosterol in their cell membranes. In addition to its antifungal and antiparasitic actions, it also has some limited antibacterial properties.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Please see the web pages for more details on Miconazole.|||Triple Action
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Anti-Inflammatory
What is Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream?
Your medicine is called Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream and its active ingredients are miconazole nitrate 2.0% w/w and hydrocortisone acetate, equivalent to hydrocortisone 1.0% w/w.
The cream also contains: macrogol 6-32 stearate, glycol stearate, oleyl macrogolglycerides, liquid paraffin, butylhydroxyanisole, benzoic acid, disodium edetate, sodium hydroxide, and purified water.
Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream contains two types of medicine:
Hydrocortisone acetate - a mild %26#039;topical steroid%26#039; which reduces inflammation, swelling, redness and itching of the skin.
Miconazole nitrate - an %26#039;antifungal%26#039; which destroys the fungi and some bacteria which cause skin infections.
The UK Product Licence (PL 00242/0367) for this medicine is held by:
Janssen-Cilag Ltd, Saunderton, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4HJ.
Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream is made by:
Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, Turnhoutseweg 30, 2340 Beerse, Belgium.
What is Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream used for?
Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream cream is used to treat fungal skin infections such as sweat rash or athlete%26#039;s foot when you have additional symptoms of inflammation (such as swelling, redness and itching).
Sweat rash (candidal intertrigo, or %26#039;thrush%26#039; of the skin- folds) is a sore, itchy red rash found in areas where the skin rubs together e.g. below or between the breasts, underarms, tops of legs or the groin or other skin areas.
Athlete%26#039;s foot is a fungal skin infection causing soreness, itching and flaking between the toes or on the soles or sides of the feet.
If you have a fungal infection without any symptoms of inflammation, an antifungal medication without hydrocortisone acetate may be more appropriate. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are in doubt.
Remember - This medicine is for you only. Never give it to anyone else. It may harm them even if their symptoms are the same as yours.
When should I not use Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream?
Do not use this cream:
If you are allergic to any similar creams or to any of the ingredients in this medicine. You may be allergic to the product if you have a rash or itching at the site of infection which gets worse after you apply the cream. If this applies to you, you should talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using the medicine;
For any other skin problems such as cold sores, acne, herpes, chicken pox or shingles;
if the skin is broken;
On large areas of your body or under dressings, unless your doctor has told you to;
For more than seven days;
On your face or eyes unless your doctor has told you to;
On areas of skin affected by eczema, psoriasis or dermatitis unless your doctor has told you to;
For children under 10, unless your doctor has told you to;
On the anal or genital area, unless your doctor has told you to;
To treat ringworm, unless your doctor has told you to;
To treat any other infections which occur as a result of your original infection, unless your doctor has told you to.
Can I use Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream if I am pregnant or breast - feeding?
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding, you should talk to your doctor who will decide if you should use Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream.
Can I use Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream if I am taking other medicines?
If you are taking certain medicines that are used to slow down blood clotting, contact your doctor who may wish to check they are working correctly.
How do I use Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream?
You should only use the cream on your skin
For adults and children aged 10 years and over:
Before you use the cream wash the infected skin and dry it well.
Many skin conditions are infectious, so you should have your own towel and flannel so you do not infect anyone else.
How to use the cream
Put a small amount of the cream on the affected area twice daily. Rub it in gently until the cream has disappeared.
You should not use the cream for more than seven days.
After you have used the cream
unless the infected skin is on your hands, wash your hands carefully to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or to other people. Similarly, you should also wash and change any clothes which have touched the infected areas.
If your symptoms carry on or do not start to improve after seven days, you should talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
Elderly people
Medicines like Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream can make the skin go thinner when you use them for a long time. So elderly people should use less cream because their skin goes thinner naturally.
What will happen if I swallow some Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream?
It is not likely to harm you if you accidentally swallow some cream but you should contact your doctor for advice.
What side effects may occur with Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream?
Most people do not have any problems when they use this cream. If your condition seems to get worse while you are using the cream, you may be allergic to it. In this case, stop using it and talk to your doctor.
If your medicine affects you in any other way, you should talk to your pharmacist or doctor.
How should I store Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream?
You should keep Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream in a safe place where children cannot see or reach it. Store the cream in its original packet. Do not use the cream after the expiry date printed on the packet. Always return any medicine that you do not use to your pharmacist.
Fungal infections information
What are fungal infections?
Fungal infections of the skin are not usually serious. However, they can last for a long time and their symptoms are nearly always unpleasant and upsetting.
Symptoms include inflamed and cracked skin, with itching and sometimes pain. Some infections slowly clear up by themselves but others are unlikely to clear up without being treated. The infection may come back.
Fungal infections are usually caused either by germs called dermatophytes or by yeasts such as candida. The skin, scalp and nails are most likely to be affected. Yeasts and dermatophytes grow well in moist, warm areas of the body such as:
the groin;
the anal and genital areas;
the armpits;
the area under the breasts;
in the skin folds of overweight people; and
between fingers and toes
What is Candidal Intertrigo or sweat rash (%26#039;thrush%26#039; of the skin folds)?
Sweating and rubbing together of moist skin parts (armpits, chest, between the legs etc) can produce tenderness, redness and swelling. This can lead to cracked skin allowing fungal and yeast infections to grow. Your skin will also be tender, red and swollen.
What is athlete%26#039;s foot?
Athlete%26#039;s foot is a fungal infection that affects your feet, particularly between your toes.
How to treat athlete%26#039;s foot and Candidal lntertrigo (sweat rash)
You should start treatment as soon as you notice the first-signs of an infection. The fungus grows so fast that it is important to treat the affected area quickly and thoroughly. If the infection has caused badly cracked skin, you should use a cream which will soothe it. If you are not sure what to do, please ask your pharmacist for advice.
How do you catch athlete%26#039;s foot?
Athlete%26#039;s foot is extremely infectious so anyone can pick it up, especially people who use shared changing rooms and showers.
When the fungal spores have been transferred onto the feet, they grow quickly in the warm, moist areas between the toes. The skin soon becomes inflamed and itchy and will flake or crack. The infected flakes of skin then come off onto the floor or into the shoes. Someone else will be easily infected if they step on these flakes, or if they share towels or footwear with someone who has already got athlete%26#039;s foot.
Even if you%26#039;ve already got rid of your athlete%26#039;s foot, it%26#039;s very easy to be infected again. The spores can live on or in your shoes or socks and if you don%26#039;t change them regularly, the athlete%26#039;s foot will come back.
How can I prevent my skin from becoming infected again?
If you want to help prevent yourself from being infected again, here are a few helpful hints.
Don%26#039;t wear the same pair of shoes or clothes every day. This helps reduce the build up of sweat which provides the moisture the fungus thrives on.
Don%26#039;t wear footwear made from man-made material. Wear cotton socks and leather shoes which allow your feet to breathe.
Don%26#039;t share towels or footwear.
Don%26#039;t walk in changing rooms without any shoes on.
Dry in between your toes thoroughly and keep your toenails short. This reduces the number of places that fungi can grow.
Try not to wear tight clothes when you are playing sport.
Always try and let air get to tender, sore areas.
Wash your hands thoroughly after you have treated the infected area.
Finish the course of treatment.
The UK Product Licence is held by: Janssen-Cilag Ltd, Saunderton, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire HP14 4HJ
Telephone: 01494 450778
email: daktacort@mcneilhealth.co.uk
Daktacort Hydrocortisone Cream is made by: Janssen Pharmaceutica NV.
Product Licence Number PL 00242/0367
Date this leaflet was prepared: January 2005
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