Daktacort (Miconazole Nitrate / hydrocortisone) Cream 30g

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How to order Daktacort Cream in the UK

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What is Daktacort cream 30g?

This product comes in a 30g tube and is available to buy from Oxford Online Pharmacy. This treatment contains two active ingredients:

1. Miconazole nitrate (2% w/w) - An antifungal agent.
2. Hydrocortisone (1% w/w) - A mild topical steroid.
    

Daktacort is also available in a 15g tube and can be found here. This 15g medicine is available to buy without a prescription.

What is Daktacort cream used for?

Daktacort 2%/1% w/w cream is used to treat fungal skin infections (sometimes called yeast infections).

As well as killing the overgrowing fungus, it also relieves the itching, burning or redness that can occur with this type of skin infection.

Fungal skin infections are usually red, this can be less noticeable on black and brown skin, and start dry and flaky or scaly. Sometimes the infected skin can become wet and sticky, this happens when the skin barrier breaks down.

How does Daktacort work?

Miconazole nitrate is an antifungal that kills the fungus causing the infection and some associated bacteria. 

Miconazole works to break down the walls of fungal cells, killing them and stopping them from overgrowing more.

Hydrocortisone is a mild topical steroid that reduces symptoms associated with a fungal infection such as inflammation, swelling, redness, and itching.

Is Daktacort right for me?

Daktacort miconazole-nitrate and hydrocortisone cream is used to treat fungal skin infections in adults over 18 years old. This topical cream can be used for the following common fungal skin infections:

• Fungal-infected eczema - when eczema flares up, the affected skin is more prone to a fungal infection due to the damaged skin barrier
   
• Fungal scalp infection - when fungus that naturally lives on the skin overgrows on the scalp causing red and itchy patches, often with flakiness (dandruff). Small patches like behind the ears or at the base of the neck can be treated with Daktacort. For a large area or whole scalp, we recommend an antifungal shampoo or see a doctor if severe
   
• Jock Itch - red, sore skin around the genitals, usually in the skin folds like where the top of the inner thighs meet the genital area or between the bottom cheeks. Despite the name, this can happen in males or females
   
• Sweat Rash - a red, sore, itchy rash that occurs in skin folds where sweat doesn’t dry easily. This warm, wet area is exactly where fungus likes to overgrow and cause an infection
   
• Athlete’s Foot - a fungal infection that usually occurs between the toes. The skin is usually very itchy and white with or without a pale, gooey substance between the toes. Sometimes, the skin will split and feel wet and sore
   
• Ringworm - a fungal infection that looks like a ring or circle, usually with darker red edges. For ringworm, you should use a plain antifungal like Canesten instead of Daktacort to treat ringworm. Despite the name, ringworm has nothing to do with worms.
   
• Balanitis - when a fungal infection occurs on or around the head of the penis and/or under the foreskin - find out more about Balanitis here.

For a fungal infection that is not red, inflamed or itchy, you should use a plain antifungal cream without extra steroids like Canesten or consider an antifungal wash like Nizoral.

Daktacort cream uses for face

Daktacort can be used on the body, including sensitive areas like the face or around the genitals if appropriate. Consult a doctor if you are unsure whether you might have a fungal infection on your face and they will advise on the most appropriate course of treatment for you.

How do you use Daktacort?

You should apply Daktacort to the affected skin two to three times daily until the soreness, itchiness and/or inflammation are gone.

Using clean hands, apply the cream and rub it in gently until it disappears. Wash your hands again afterwards.

You should not use Daktacort for more than seven days. This is because the mild steroid hydrocortisone can start to damage the skin if used for longer periods.

To continue to treat a fungal skin infection after Daktacort, you should switch to a plain antifungal cream like Miconazole or Canesten cream.

How long does Daktacort take to work?

Daktacort takes up to seven days to completely stop the inflamed, itchy and/or sore symptoms, although many people find their skin starts to feel better after a day or two.

Signs that a fungal skin infection is not getting better include;

• the affected area gets bigger
• the infection spreads to nearby skin
• seeing multiple areas of infected skin clustered together or overlapping

If this happens while using this medicine, you must see your doctor. It might mean that the Daktacort isn’t working.

Who should not use Daktacort?

You should not use Daktacort if you are allergic to any of the ingredients - the full list can be found in the patient information leaflet.

You must let us know in your consultation if;

• You are pregnant or breastfeeding You are taking any other medicines, especially ones that thin your blood (anticoagulants)
• You want to use Daktacort on your face
• You have recently treated another fungal skin infection, even if it was in a different place

Daktacort cream reviews

Daktacort cream is a popular go-to option for severe fungal infections with the help of its superior active ingredients.

If you want to know what others think of their treatment with Daktacort cream, you can check out our review tab at the top of this page. You can see feedback from our customers such as this one: “Cream for a little rash on the hairline. Works well. Easy to apply."