Daktacort cream is a topical medication used to treat inflamed dermatoses where infection by susceptible organisms and inflammation co-exist, such as intertrigo and infected eczema. It contains two active ingredients: miconazole nitrate (2% w/w) and hydrocortisone (1% w/w) . Here are some details about the product:
Positive:
- Effective in treating inflamed fungal infections such as athletes foot, ringworm, and dermatitis.
- Suitable for adults, children, and babies.
- Available in a 30g tube and can be bought from pharmacies to treat athletes foot and sweat rash.
Negative:
- May cause skin irritation, itching, or a burning sensation when applied.
- May cause local irritation, contact dermatitis, or irritation to the eyes and mucous membranes due to the presence of benzoic acid and butylated hydroxyanisole.
- Should not come into contact with the mucosa of the eyes.
- May cause severe hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis and angioedema.
- Should not be applied excessively, for long periods of time, underneath dressings, to broken or raw skin, large areas of skin, or areas of skin that rub together, as it has the potential to cause some of the side effects associated with topical steroids, such as skin thinning, stretch marks, or hair growth.
Ingredients or materials:
- Active ingredients: miconazole nitrate (2% w/w) and hydrocortisone (1% w/w) .
- Excipients with known effect: benzoic acid (E210) and butylated hydroxyanisole (E320) .
- Other ingredients: macrogol ester, oleoyl macroglycerides, liquid paraffin, disodium edetate, and purified water[[5]](https://www.drugs.c...
