Daktarin: functions, dosage, side effects, how to use

Uses

What is Daktarin used for?

Dactarin is a drug used to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails. Dactarin contains as much as 2 percent of the active compound miconazole nitrate. Miconazole itself is an anti-fungal drug in the imidazole class which functions to kill and stop fungal growth on the skin.

Some skin diseases that can be treated with this medicine include water fleas, tinea versicolor, and ringworm. This medicine can also help treat yeast infections that are in the mouth and vagina.

How do you use Daktarin?

There are several things you should pay attention to when using daktarin, namely:

• Always use this medication exactly as described on the package or as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have any doubts.
• Avoid using dactarin that is not according to the dosage specified by the doctor or listed on the drug package. Do not use more or less doses and do not use it for a longer period of time.
• This medicine is not for drinking and is only intended for the skin. Do not use this medication to treat wounds that are not caused by a fungal infection.
• This medicine should not be used in genital areas such as the vagina or anus.
• Wash your hands both before and after using this medicine, unless the fungal infection you are treating is on your hands.
• Clean and dry the infected skin area. Use this medication once or twice as needed for two to four weeks of use.
• Do not cover the area of ​​skin being treated unless the doctor instructs otherwise.
• If you have been prescribed this drug by your doctor, use this medicine for the time prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop using the drug even though the infection has started to get better because the symptoms can appear again if the infection has not cleared up completely. Skipping doses also increases yeast infection in your body.
• Tell your doctor right away if the infection does not get better for up to four weeks of use, or if the condition gets worse.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not change or if it gets worse after using this medicine. Please consult a doctor for more information.

How to store Daktarin?

Dactarin is a drug that should be stored at room temperature. Keep this drug away from direct sunlight and damp places. Don't keep it in the bathroom.

Don't freeze it. Other brands of this drug may have different storage rules. Observe the storage instructions on the product package or ask your pharmacist.

Keep all medicines away from children and pets. Do not flush medicines down the toilet or down the drain unless instructed to do so.

Discard this product when it has expired or when it is no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company about how to safely dispose of your product.

Dose

What side effects can be experienced due to dactarin (miconazole)?

As with the use of other drugs, use of this drug can cause some side effects. Most side effects are rare and do not require additional treatment. However, it is important to always consult a doctor if you experience problems after using this medicine.

If the doctor prescribes the use of this drug, this is a sign that the doctor has considered the risks and benefits of this drug for your health condition, and using this drug is the best alternative for you to the doctor. Therefore, immediately consult a doctor if you experience conditions such as:

• skin feels hot
• reddish skin
• skin rash
• new skin irritation after drug use

Although dactarin use is unlikely to cause dangerous side effects, it can cause serious side effects if it is accidentally swallowed or taken into your bloodstream. Serious side effects include:

• Mouth feels dry
• My throat hurts
• Tooth ache
• Swollen gums
• Changing the sense of taste
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache

Not everyone will experience the side effects that have been mentioned. There may be some side effects experienced by some people but not listed above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, do not hesitate to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Side effects

What side effects can be experienced due to dactarin (miconazole)?

As with the use of other drugs, use of this drug can cause some side effects. Most side effects are rare and do not require additional treatment. However, it is important to always consult a doctor if you experience problems after using this medicine.

If the doctor prescribes the use of this drug, this is a sign that the doctor has considered the risks and benefits of this drug for your health condition, and using this drug is the best alternative for you to the doctor. Therefore, immediately consult a doctor if you experience conditions such as:

• skin feels hot
• reddish skin
• skin rash
• new skin irritation after drug use

Although dactarin use is unlikely to cause dangerous side effects, it can cause serious side effects if it is accidentally swallowed or taken into your bloodstream. Serious side effects include:

• Mouth feels dry
• My throat hurts
• Tooth ache
• Swollen gums
• Changing the sense of taste
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Headache

Not everyone will experience the side effects that have been mentioned. There may be some side effects experienced by some people but not mentioned above. If you have concerns about certain side effects, do not hesitate to consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions & Warnings

What should be known before using the drug Dactarin?

Before taking Daktarin, it is important for you to consider all the benefits and risks of this drug. The reason is, this drug should not be used carelessly. Some things that are important for you to know before using Daktarin are:

• Avoid using the drug on open wounds.
• Avoid contact with eyes as this can increase the risk of side effects. If you experience this, wash it with lots of running water.
• Also avoid using this medication in the nose or mouth area, unless your doctor advises otherwise.
• Avoid using this medicine if you have allergies or unusual symptoms after using this medicine or any other medicines.
• Avoid using clothes that are tight so there is no air circulation. The reason is, this can increase the risk of side effects of using this drug.
• This medication is not recommended for long-term use.

You should also tell your doctor if:

• Have an allergy to Daktarin or miconazole.
• Have an allergic reaction to other medicines, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
• Using blood thinners such as warfarin, coumadin, and jantoven.
• Using medication to treat other health conditions that are at risk of interactions with this drug.
• Tell me all the medicines you use, whether prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, vitamins, to herbal medicines.

There may be other things not mentioned above. If you have other questions, please consult a doctor for more information.

Your doctor may provide more complete information, including the dosage, safety, and interactions of these drugs. Listen carefully to all the information explained by the doctor so that the treatment you are doing runs optimally.

Is Daktarin safe for pregnant and lactating women?

Always consult your doctor to weigh the potential benefits and risks before using this supplement. Sangobion is included in risk of category C pregnancy (possible risk) according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the equivalent of the Indonesian Food and Drug Administration Agency (POM).

The following references the pregnancy risk categories according to the FDA:

• A = Not at risk
• B = No risk in several studies
• C = May be risky
• D = There is positive evidence of risk
• X = Contraindicated
• N = Unknown

Always consult your doctor or midwife before using any medicine, if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy.

Interaction

What other medicines may interact with Dactarin?

Dactarin may interact with drugs that you are taking, which can change how they work or increase your risk of serious side effects.

To prevent this, you should keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription / non-prescription drugs and herbal products) and consult your doctor or pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any medication without your doctor's approval.

If miconazole is absorbed into the blood, this drug may interact with other drugs, including the following.

• Anisindione
• Annovera (ethinyl estradiol / segesterone)
• Astemizole
• Cisapride
• Ergot alkaloids, eg ergotamine, methysergide
• Midazolam taken orally
• Mizolastine
• Pimozide
• Quetiapine
• Quinidine
• Sertindole
• Statins
• Terfenadine
• Triazolam
• Warfarin

Can food or alcohol interact with the drug Dactarin?

Certain drugs cannot be used with meals or when eating certain foods because drug interactions can occur. Consuming alcohol or tobacco with certain drugs can also cause interactions to occur. Discuss your use of drugs with food, alcohol, or tobacco with your health care provider.

What health conditions may interact with the drug Dactarin?

The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of this drug. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, in particular:

• Allergy or hypersensitivity to this drug
• Pregnant and breastfeeding

There may be several health conditions not listed above. If you are in doubt about your health condition, then don't hesitate to consult a doctor. Your doctor may prescribe other medications that are appropriate for your condition.

Overdose

What should I do in an emergency or overdose?

In case of an emergency or overdose, contact the local emergency services provider (112) or immediately to the nearest hospital emergency department.

What should I do if I miss a dosdis?

If you forget a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, when it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to the usual dosing schedule. Don't double the dose.