What is Daktarin (Miconazole) Oral Gel?
Daktarin (Miconazole) Oral Gel treats fungal infections such as thrush in the mouth or infections in the throat and gullet.
The sugar-free formula comes in a fruity-orange flavour, making it easy to use.
Is Daktarin (Miconazole) Oral Gel right for me?
Like all medicines, Daktarin (Miconazole) Oral Gel may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects include:
Dry mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Mouth discomfort
Regurgitation
Strange taste of the product
Strange sense of taste or loss of taste
For more information on potential side effects, refer to the patient information leaflet. If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
If you experience the following side effects, stop using this product straight away and seek medical treatment immediately:
Peeling of the skin or rashes with small pus-containing pimples with a fever or blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes or genitals
Light-headedness, a generalised itch, wheezing or difficulty breathing
Unexpected bleeding or bruising, nosebleeds, coughing up blood, blood in the urine, black, tarry stools or coffee ground-like vomit while taking anticoagulants (blood thinning medication)
Warnings
Daktarin (Miconazole) Oral Gel may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you suffer from liver problems.
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product.
Do not use this product if you are taking the following medication:
Medication for hay fever or allergies e.g. terfenadine, astemizole or mizolastine
Cisapride for digestive problems
Medication to lower cholesterol e.g. lovastatin or simvastatin
Medication for anxiety or to help you sleep e.g. triazolam or midazolam
Antipsychotics e.g. pimozide or sertindole
Medication for an irregular heartbeat e.g. quinidine or dofetilide
Ergotamine to treat migraines
Tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:
Anticoagulants e.g. warfarin
Medications for HIV e.g. saquinivir
Medications used in the treatment of cancer e.g. busulfan, docetaxel or vinca alkaloids
Calcium channel blockers e.g. dihydropyridines or verapamil
Medication for epilepsy e.g. phenytoin or carbamazepine
Alfentanil for pain
Medication for anxiety or to help you sleep e.g. buspirone, alprazolam, brotizolam or midazolam
Fifabutin for tuberculosis
Ebastine for allergies
Reboxetine for depression
Medication for diabetes e.g. chlorpropamide or glibenclamide
Sildenafil for erectile dysfunction
Trimetrexate for pneumonia
Age restrictions
This gel is not suitable for infants under 4 months old.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine.
Important information
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