Daktarin Oral Gel

Daktarin Oral Gel dosage

4 months - 2 years of age: Apply 1.25 ml gel (¼ measuring spoon) to the affected area 4 times a day after meals.

2 years and over: Apply 2.5 ml gel (½ measuring spoon) to the affected area 4 times a day after meals.

Please read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly before using Daktarin Oral Gel for the full details on the directions for use.

Daktarin Oral Gel is for oral use only and can be used for children and adults over the age of 4 months. It should be used for 7 days even if oral thrush symptoms have cleared.

How to use Daktarin Oral Gel

• Wash hands before and after use.
• Apply correct dose (anchor link to dose) to a clean finger and rub the gel directly onto the affected area.
• Try to keep the gel in contact with the infection for as long as possible. Do this by avoiding swallowing it straight away.
• To prevent dentures from becoming infected, apply the gel directly to the dentures while they are removed overnight.
• For the treatment in children divide the dose into smaller portions and only apply to the front of their mouth.

Daktarin Oral Gel ingredients

Daktarin Sugar-Free 2% Oral Gel contains the active ingredient: Miconazole 20 mg.

Non-active ingredients: ethanol, polysorbate 20, sodium saccharin, cocoa flavour, orange flavour and glycerol.

For a full list of ingredients included in Daktarin Oral Gel, please read the Patient Information Leaflet.

Daktarin Oral Gel side effects

The most commonly reported side effects associated with the use of Daktarin Oral Gel:

• Feeling or being sick and regurgitating swallowed food
• Dry mouth
• Mouth discomfort

Please read the Patient Information Leaflet thoroughly for a full list of reported side effects.

Daktarin Oral Gel may cause some people to experience side effects. The most commonly reported side effects are usually mild and improve once you have stopped using Daktarin Oral Gel.

If you experience a severe allergic reaction as a result of using Daktarin Oral Gel you must seek immediate medical attention from your nearest Emergency Department.

If you are worried about side effects or they do not improve once you have stopped using Daktarin Oral Gel you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist.

Daktarin Oral Gel warnings

For a full list of warnings and precautions associated with the use of Daktarin Oral Gel please read the Patient Information Leaflet carefully.

• Before using Daktarin Oral Gel you must check with a doctor or pharmacist if you currently take or have recently stopped taking any other medication.
• Do not use Daktarin Oral Gel if you suffer from liver dysfunction.
• Avoid using this gel until you discuss with your doctor or pharmacist, if take the following medication: some drugs that lower your cholesterol, such as, lovastatin and simvastatin, triazolam and midazolam (taken by mouth) or antihistamine or hay fever product containing mizolastine or astemizole, terfenadine or if you are taking cisapride (used to treat some digestive conditions) or medication used to treat irregular heart beat rhythms such as dofetilide and quinidine or medication that is taken for insomnia or anxiety such as tranquillizers or pimozide for treating psychotic disorders.

Daktarin Oral Gel infants and children

Daktarin Oral Gel has a sticky texture. You must therefore take extra care, applying the gel only to the front of the mouth, when using this product to treat young children making sure that the gel does not cause them to choke.

If you are unsure whether Daktarin Oral Gel is right for you and your child, speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Daktarin Oral Gel & pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding you should speak to a doctor or pharmacist for advice before using Daktarin Oral Gel.

If you are breastfeeding and your baby is suffering from oral thrush, the gel must be applied to the baby's mouth and not to your nipple.