Daktarin 2% w/w oral gel (20 mg/g)

Indication

Oral treatment of candidosis (thrush) of the oropharynx.

Ingredients

• Miconazole 2% w/w (20 mg/g)

Direction

For oral use. Adults and children aged 2 years and older: apply 2.5 mL four times daily after meals. Infants aged 4 to 24 months: apply 1.25 mL four times daily after meals in small portions with a clean finger; do not apply to the back of the throat. Keep the gel in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing. Continue treatment for at least one week after symptoms disappear. Follow a doctor's directions and the package leaflet.

Side effects

• Possible effects include nausea
• abnormal taste
• vomiting
• oral discomfort
• dry mouth
• regurgitation
• and taste disturbance. Hypersensitivity reactions
• rash
• and choking in young children have also been reported.

Precautions

• Do not use in case of allergy to miconazole or other imidazole medicines
• liver dysfunction
• or in infants younger than 4 months or with an inadequately developed swallowing reflex. Use cautiously in infants and young children
• divide each dose into small portions and do not apply to the back of the throat because of choking risk. Miconazole can interact with warfarin and other medicines
• consult a doctor or pharmacist before use
• especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Keep out of reach of children. If unexpected bleeding or bruising occurs while taking an anticoagulant
• stop use and seek medical advice.