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Daktarin Gold is a treatment predominantly for athlete’s foot treatment but can also help to clear up skin infections on other parts of the body such as skin folds, jock area and under the breast.
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Daktarin Gold is a treatment predominantly for athlete’s foot treatment but can also help to clear up skin infections on other parts of the body such as skin folds, jock area and under the breast. The cream contains ketoconazole which works by destroying both the fungus that causes the infection and some of the associated bacteria which may also be present.
It’s extremely infectious so anyone can pick it up, especially people sharing communal changing rooms and showers. Once the fungal spores have been transferred onto the feet, they thrive in the warm, moist areas between the toes. The skin soon becomes inflamed and itchy with flaking or cracking occurring. The infected flakes of skin are then shed onto the floor or into the socks and shoes by walking or friction. Someone else will be easily infected if they step on these flakes, or if they share towels or footwear with someone who has already got Athlete’s Foot. What is more, even if you’ve already got rid of your Athlete’s Foot, it’s very easy to re-infect yourself. The spores can live on or in your shoes or socks and if you don’t change them regularly, or treat them with anti-fungal powders or spray powders, the Athlete’s Foot soon returns.
It’s extremely infectious so anyone can pick it up, especially people sharing communal changing rooms and showers. Once the fungal spores have been transferred onto the feet, they thrive in the warm, moist areas between the toes. The skin soon becomes inflamed and itchy with flaking or cracking occurring. The infected flakes of skin are then shed onto the floor or into the socks and shoes by walking or friction. Someone else will be easily infected if they step on these flakes, or if they share towels or footwear with someone who has already got Athlete’s Foot.
What is more, even if you’ve already got rid of your Athlete’s Foot, it’s very easy to re-infect yourself. The spores can live on or in your shoes or socks and if you don’t change them regularly, or treat them with anti-fungal powders or spray powders, the Athlete’s Foot soon returns.
If you want to avoid the vicious circle of re-infection, here are a few helpful hints;
Now read this whole patient information leaflet carefully before you use this medicine.
You can read additional information about Athlete’s Foot one our website. We have also linked to the NHS information about athletes foot and other general skin fungal infections here.
Check the tables that follow to see how often to use.
■ Each tube of cream is sealed – unscrew the cap and use the cap to pierce the seal.
■ For topical use only, which means it is applied directly to the affected area of skin.
■ Do not use more often than the stated dose shown in the table.
How to apply the cream
■ Wash the infected area and dry it well. As many skin conditions are contagious, you should keep a towel and flannel for your
own use and not share it so that you do not infect anyone else.
■ Apply the cream onto the infected area and surrounding skin.
■ Wash your hands carefully after applying the cream to avoid spreading the infection to other parts of the body or to other people. Similarly, clothing which comes into contact with the infected areas, such as socks, should be washed and changed frequently.
For skin infections of the trunk, groin, feet and hands, apply Daktarin Gold 2% Cream to the affected and immediate surrounding area once or twice a day.
Your doctor will tell you how often to use it and for how long.
Depending on the type of infection, treatment may last 2 to 6 weeks.
Adult – Rub the cream gently between the toes and surrounding area once or twice a day (morning and night) for 4 to 6 weeks.
■ Continue to apply the cream to the affected areas for a few days after signs of infection have cleared to prevent them coming back.
■ If symptoms have not improved within 4 weeks talk to your doctor.
For Dhobie itch and Sweat Rash – (Candidal Intertrigo)
Adult – Rub the cream into the affected and surrounding area once or twice daily.
■ Continue treatment for a few days after signs of infection have cleared. Treatment may be necessary for up to 4 weeks. You may feel relief from symptoms quickly but it is important that
you continue to use the cream as described to prevent them from coming back.
■ f symptoms have not improved within 4 weeks talk to your doctor.
If anyone has swallowed this product If anyone accidentally swallows Daktarin Gold 2% Cream, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident and Emergency department (Casualty), taking this leaflet and pack with you.
If you forget to use the medicine If you forget to use a dose, use the next dose when needed.
Do not use a double dose.
Daktarin Gold 2% Cream can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these don’t affect everyone and are usually mild. If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and seek immediate medical help:
Uncommon: (less than 1 in 100 but more than 1 in 1000 people are affected)
■ Severe allergic reactions including peeling or blistering of the skin.
If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor:
Common: (less than 1 in 10 but more than 1 in 100 people are affected)
■ Itchiness or redness at the application site.
■ A skin burning sensation may also occur.
Uncommon: (less than 1 in 100 people but more than 1 in 1000 people are affected)
■ Localised eczema (dermatitis), skin rash, sticky skin, irritation, prickling sensation, inflammation, discomfort, dryness, bleeding or other reactions at the application site.
Other effects:
■ Urticaria also known as hives, where the skin looks blotchy with white raised wheals (bumps) surrounded by redness.
This medicine is suitable for most adults but a few people
should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or
pharmacist.
■ If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
If this applies to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Daktarin Gold 2% Cream.
■ If you recently used a cream, ointment or lotion on your skin infection that contains a corticosteroid (a group of medicines that work by reducing inflammation caused by a variety of skin conditions):
You should continue to apply a mild corticosteroid (such as hydrocortisone) cream, ointment or lotion in the morning whilst applying Daktarin Gold 2% cream in the evening. The mild corticosteroid treatment can then be gradually stopped over a period of 2 to 3 weeks.
If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist.
■ You can use Daktarin Gold 2% cream if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Do not apply directly to the breast whilst breast-feeding.
■ However, always ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
■ Do not let the cream get into your eyes.
■ Propylene glycol may cause skin irritation.
■ Cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
Do not store above 25ºC.
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use your medicine after the date shown as the expiry date on the packaging. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to throw away medicines you no longer use. These measures will help protect the environment.
The active ingredient in 1 g of Daktarin Gold 2% Cream is: Ketoconazole 20 mg.
Other ingredients are: Propylene glycol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, sorbitan stearate, polysorbate 60, polysorbate 80, isopropyl myristate, sodium sulphite (E221) and purified water.
Daktarin Gold 2% Cream is a white cream available in a 15g tube.
If you experience any side-effects not included in this leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
If you get any side-effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side-effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side-effects directly via
the Yellow Card Scheme at:
www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard
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