Daktarin - Instructions For Use, Indications, Doses, Analogues

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Dactarin

Instructions for use:

1. Release form and composition
2. Indications for use
3. Contraindications
4. Method of application and dosage
5. Side effects
6. Special instructions
7. Drug interactions
8. Analogs
9. Terms and conditions of storage
10. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Dactarine is an antifungal and antibacterial drug for external and local use; active against yeast fungi, dermatophytes, as well as gram-positive microbes.

Release form and composition

oral gel 2% (80 g in tubes);
cream 2% (15 or 30 g in tubes);
powder for external use 2% (30 g in packages);
vaginal suppositories 100 mg (15 pcs. in packages);
solution (spray powder) for external use 2% (30 g in vials);
spray for external use 0.16% (105 g each in aerosol cans).

The active active ingredient of the drug is miconazole, its content in 100 mg of cream, oral gel, powder for external use is 2 mg, in 100 ml of solution for external use - 2 mg, in 1 suppository - 100 mg, in 100 ml of aerosol - 0, 16 mg.

Indications for use

Dactarin is used for therapy with the following lesions:

outwardly: dermatomycosis caused by yeast or dermatophytes sensitive to miconazole (including secondary infection with gram-positive microbes), onychomycosis;
topically: vaginal and vulvovaginal candidiasis, superinfection caused by gram-positive microorganisms, fungal balanitis.

For the purpose of prevention, the drug in the form of an aerosol / solution is used in cases of risk of infection with fungal diseases when visiting public places: sports / gyms, saunas, swimming pools, etc.

Contraindications

Absolute:

severe hepatic and / or renal failure;
diabetes;
microcirculatory circulatory disorders;
herpes fever (herpes);
II and III trimesters of pregnancy (for local use);
children under 12 years old;
hypersensitivity to miconazole and excipients.

During pregnancy, it is permissible to use Dactarin in a dosage form for external use, since miconazole does not enter the general bloodstream. But this should be done with caution and under the supervision of a doctor.

During lactation (breastfeeding), the drug must also be used under strict medical supervision.

Method of administration and dosage

If there are no other prescriptions, Dactarin is recommended to be used according to the following treatment regimens:

externally (cream): the drug is applied to the affected skin surface and rubbed in with gentle movements 2 times a day. The therapy is continued until the symptoms are completely healed and for several days after their disappearance in order to prevent recurrence of the disease. With onychomycosis, continuous treatment is carried out for at least 12 weeks (until the nail plates are completely restored);
externally (aerosol, spray powder) for the purpose of therapy: the drug is sprayed from a distance of ~ 8 cm onto the affected surface of the feet until lightly moistened. The procedure is carried out 2 times a day: in the morning and before bedtime (for more successful treatment, the inner surface of socks and shoes should also be treated). The duration of therapy is 4 weeks;
externally (aerosol, spray powder) for the purpose of prevention: if there is a risk of infection with fungal diseases (swimming pool, sauna, gym, etc.), feet and interdigital folds should be treated with the drug before visiting public places;
locally (vaginal suppositories, cream) intravaginally: suppositories are inserted deep into the vagina 1 time per day (before bedtime) 1-2 pcs. within 2 weeks. The cream is applied once a day to the affected vaginal mucosa, the treatment course is 1 week;
topically (oral gel) for the treatment of the oral mucosa: 0.5 scoops 4 times a day (to enhance the effect, it is recommended not to swallow the gel for some time, but to hold it in the mouth).

During treatment with Dactarin, mycological control should be carried out and, according to its results, the duration of the course of therapy, which usually varies from 2 to 6 weeks, should be determined.

The can and the bottle with spray powder must be shaken well before use.

Side effects

During the period of Dactarin therapy, the following side effects are possible:

systemic use (ingestion): nausea; with prolonged therapy - diarrhea; in rare cases - hypersensitivity reactions;
external use: in rare cases - skin reactions;
local application (intravaginal): hypersensitivity reactions.

The use of the drug externally in doses exceeding the recommended ones, or for a longer time (overdose) can cause irritation and itching of the skin, hyperthermia at the site of application. As a rule, when treatment is stopped, such symptoms go away on their own.

special instructions

Miconazole does not alter vaginal pH and microflora composition, quickly eliminating itching that usually accompanies fungal infections.

When treating vaginal infections, both sexual partners should be treated simultaneously.

During pregnancy, it is allowed to use miconazole intravaginally (suppositories, cream) only in the first trimester and under medical supervision.

When used externally, dactarin is practically not absorbed into the bloodstream and can be used during pregnancy and during breastfeeding.

Avoid getting the drug in the eyes.

If the nail plates are affected, the nails are cut as short as possible.

For foot therapy, the interdigital spaces must be treated carefully.

Drug interactions

Miconazole enhances the effect of phenytoin, indirect anticoagulants, oral hypoglycemic drugs.

Analogs

Dactarin analogues are: Ginezol 7, Gino-Dactanol, Gino-Dactarin, Gino-Mycosal, Dactanol, Lanaderm, Mikozon, Miconazole nitrate.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store in a cool place, protected from moisture, at a temperature not exceeding 25 ° C.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

There is no data.

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!