Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel
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miconazole
This medicine is used to treat fungal and bacterial infections of the mouth and throat.
This medicine is for use by adults, children and infants aged 4 months and over.
Do not take this medicine:
Some people should not use this medicine. To find out if you are one of them See Section 2 ►
If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients. See Section 6 ►
Speak to your doctor:
If you suffer from any of the conditions mentioned in section 2. See Section 2 -If you are taking any other medicines. See Section 2 Follow the dosage instructions carefully. Children of different ages and adults need different amounts. These are shown in the dosage table. See Section 3 ►
If you are giving the gel to a child or infant, ensure that the gel does not become a choking hazard by making sure you place the gel at the front of the mouth. See Section 3 ►
Now read this whole leaflet carefully before you use this medicine. Keep the leaflet: you might need it again.
What the medicine is for
Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel is a medicine which is used to treat fungal and bacterial infections of the mouth and throat. The gel contains miconazole which works by destroying the fungus and associated bacteria which may be present.
This medicine is for use in adults, children and infants aged 4 months and over.
Before using this medicine
This medicine is suitable for most adults and children but a few people should not use it. If you are in any doubt, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
□ Do not use this medicine...
If you have ever had a bad reaction to any of the ingredients.
If you suffer from liver dysfunction.
If it is for an infant under 4 months of age because of the risk of choking.
If you are taking any of the following medicines:
Terfenadine, astemizole or mizolastine (drugs found in hayfever or antihistamine products). Cisapride (a drug used to treat certain digestive problems).
Simvastatin and lovastatin (types of drugs used to treat high cholesterol).
Tranquillisers such as midazolam (taken by mouth) and triazolam (drugs used to treat anxiety or to help you sleep).
Pimozide and sertindole (drugs used for mood disorders)
Quinidine and dofetilide (type of drugs used to treat irregular heart beat).
Certain drugs used to treat migraine, such as ergot alkaloids
If any of these apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist without using Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel.
If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the tube or pack to your pharmacist.
Araik to your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking...
Oral anticoagulants (drugs used to thin the blood, such as warfarin).
HIV Protease Inhibitors such as saquinavir (used to treat HIV).
Certain antineoplastic agents such as vinca alkaloids, busulfan and docetaxel (used to treat cancer). Certain calcium channel blockers such as dihydropyridines and verapamil (used to treat hypertension, angina and arrhythmias).
Certain medicines that act on the heart and blood vessels such as cilostazol or disopyramide. Certain immunosuppressive agents such as cyclosporin, tacrolimus, sirolimus (= rapamycin) (used to treat autoimmune disorders).
Sulphonylureas such as chlorpropamide and glibenclamide (medicines for diabetes taken by mouth). Other medicines such as phenytoin, carbamazepine, buspirone, alfentanil, sildenafil, alprazolam, brotizolam, midazolam (by injection), rifabutin, methylprednisolone, trimetrexate, ebastine and reboxetine.
If you are not sure about any of the medicines you are taking, show the bottle or pack to your pharmacist.
Alf you are pregnant or breast-feeding
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast-feeding. If you do breast-feed, do not apply the gel to your nipple to treat your baby.
^kSpecial warnings about this medicine
Infants and young children:
Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel is sticky. This ensures that it stays in the mouth as long as possible. It is important to make sure that the gel does not close off the child's or infant's throat as they could choke on it. You should place the gel at the front of the mouth - never put it at the back of the throat. If you are breast-feeding, never apply the gel to your nipple to treat your baby.
If the infant is 4-6 months old, and is premature or has slow development or problems swallowing, check with your doctor before using this medicine.
A Some of the ingredients can cause problems
Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel contains small amounts of ethanol (alcohol), less than 100 mg per dose.
How to use this medicine
Check the tables below to see how much medicine to use.
Each tube of the gel is sealed - use the cap to pierce the seal.
For oral use only.
Do not use more than the stated dose shown in the table.
Use after meals.
How to apply the gel
Apply directly to the affected area with a clean finger. Try to keep the gel in contact with the affected area for as long as possible.
If you are wearing dentures, remove them at bedtime and rub them with the gel. This will help prevent your dentures becoming infected as well.
If you are giving the gel to a child or infant, make sure that the gel does not become a choking hazard by dividing each application into smaller portions - never put the whole amount into the child's mouth all at once. Make sure you place the gel at the front of the mouth.
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o Infants and children 4 months - 2 years old
If the infant is 4-6 months old, and is premature or has slow development or problems swallowing, check with your doctor before using this medicine.
o Infants under 4 months old
Do not use in infants less than 4 months old.
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Age |
Dose |
|
Infants and children 4 months - 2 years old |
Apply 1,25 ml gel (Vi measuring spoon) to the affected area four times a day after meals. |
When giving to a child or infant, place the gel at the front of the mouth - never put it at the back of the throat.
Continue treatment for up to 7 days after all the symptoms have cleared.
If the infant is 4 - 6 months old, and is premature or has slow development or problems swallowing, check with your doctor before using this medicine.
If symptoms persist talk to your doctor.
© Adults and children aged 2 years and over
Age Dose
Adults and children Apply 2,5 ml gel (1/2 measuring spoon) to the affected area four times
aged 2 years and over a day after meals.
Continue treatment for up to 7 days after all the symptoms have cleared.
If symptoms persist talk to your doctor.
A If anyone has used too much of this product
If anyone accidentally uses too much of Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel, or if large quantities of the gel are accidently swallowed, contact a doctor or your nearest Accident Emergency Department (Casualty) taking this leaflet.
^klf you forget to take the medicine
If you forget to take a dose, take the next dose when needed. Do not take a double dose.
Possible side-effects
Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel can have side-effects, like all medicines, although these don't affect everyone and are usually mild. If Daktarin obstructs the throat, infants and children may choke.
If you experience any of the following, stop using the medicine and talk to your doctor:
Severe allergic reactions including swelling of the face, lips, tongue or throat. Also hives, which is known as nettle rash or urticaria.
Light headedness, generalised itch, wheezing or difficulty breathing.
Skin rashes which may be severe and include blistering or peeling of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals.
Other effects which may occur include:
Common (less than 1 in 10 people)
Feeling sick (nausea)
Being sick (vomiting)
Dry mouth Mouth discomfort
Regurgitation (bringing up swallowed food into the mouth)
Abnormal product taste Uncommon (less than 1 in 100 people)
A change in the way some things taste.
Other side-effects which may occur but it is unknown how often:
Inflammation of the liver (hepatitis)
Diarrhoea
Tongue discolouration Sore mouth
Oversensitivity (allergic reactions)
Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis (AGEP): A serious illness with rapid blistering of the skin. Drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS): A group of symptoms including rash, fever and internal effects, with abnormal blood test results.
If you experience any side-effects not included in this leaflet or are not sure about anything, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Also you can help to make sure medicines remain as safe as possible by reporting any unwanted side-effects via the internet at www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard; alternatively you can call Freephone 0808 100 3352 (available between 10am - 2pm Monday to Friday) or fill in the paper form available from your local pharmacy.
Storing this medicine
Store below 30°C.
Keep the product out of the reach and sight of children.
Do not use after the date shown as the expiry date on the packaging.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6 Further information
What's in this medicine?
The active ingredient in 1g of Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel is: Miconazole 20 mg.
Other ingredients are: Purified water, pregelatinised potato starch, ethanol, polysorbate 20, sodium saccharin, cocoa flavour, orange flavour and glycerol.
What the medicine looks like
Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel is a white gel with an orange flavour available in tubes of 15 g.
Product Licence holder:
McNeil Products Ltd, Maidenhead, Berkshire, SL6 3UG,UK.
Manufacturer:
Janssen Pharmaceutica NV, Turnhoutseweg 30, B-2340 Beerse, Belgium.
This leaflet was revised April 2014
Daktarin is a registered trade mark.
McNeil
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