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| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Medication Name | Daktarin (Miconazole) Powder |
| Type and Form of Medicine | Antifungal Powder |
| What it Does | Treats and prevents fungal infections |
| Active Ingredients | Miconazole Nitrate |
| Strength | 2% |
| Size | 20g, 30g, 100g |
| Patient Information Leaflet | URL to Patient Information Leaflet |
Daktarin Powder is an antifungal medication that comes in a powder form. It contains the active ingredient miconazole nitrate, which helps treat and prevent fungal infections. You can use it on the skin to target areas affected by fungi, such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, and other fungal skin infections. The powder form makes it easy to apply and helps keep the affected area dry, which is essential for treating fungal infections.
Daktarin Powder treats and prevents various fungal infections. You can use it to treat athlete’s foot, a common fungal infection that affects the feet, causing itching, redness, and scaling. It also treats jock itch, which affects the groin area, and other fungal skin infections that cause discomfort and irritation.
Besides treating fungal infections, Daktarin Powder can also prevent them. If you are prone to fungal infections, you can use the powder regularly to keep the skin dry and free from fungi.
Daktarin Powder works by targeting the fungi that cause infections. The active ingredient, miconazole nitrate, interferes with the production of ergosterol, a vital component of fungal cell membranes. Without ergosterol, the fungal cells cannot function properly, leading to their death. By eliminating the fungi, Daktarin Powder helps clear up the infection and prevents it from spreading to other areas of the skin.
Daktarin Powder is suitable for adults and children who need to treat or prevent fungal infections. You can use it if you have athlete’s foot, jock itch, or other fungal skin infections. It is also suitable for people who want to prevent fungal infections, especially if they are prone to them.
However, Daktarin Powder may not be suitable for everyone. If you are allergic to miconazole nitrate or any other ingredients in the powder, you should not use it. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor or pharmacist before using Daktarin Powder. If you have any underlying medical conditions or are taking other medications, you should also seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist before using this product.
Apply Daktarin Powder twice daily, in the morning and evening, to ensure effective treatment of the fungal infection.
Continue using Daktarin Powder for at least 10 days after the infection has cleared. This helps prevent the infection from returning and ensures complete treatment.
Like all medications, Daktarin Powder can cause side effects. Below are the common, uncommon, and serious side effects you may experience.
For a full list of side effects, please refer to the Patient Information Leaflet.
Active Ingredients: Miconazole Nitrate
Other Ingredients: The powder also contains talc, zinc oxide, colloidal anhydrous silica, and macrogol 400.
Page content authored by Amjad Khan, last reviewed by Mr Mohammed on 16th April 2026.
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