Daktarin Oral Gel is used to prevent and treat fungal and bacterial infections of the mouth and throat.Daktarin oral gel contains the active ingredient miconazole. Miconazole is an antifungal medicine used to treat infections with fungi and yeasts.
Miconazole kills fungi and yeasts by interfering with their cell membranes. It works by stopping the fungi from producing a substance called ergosterol, which is an essential component of fungal cell membranes. The disruption in production of ergosterol disrupts the fungal cell membrane, causing holes to appear in it.
Prevention and treatment of fungal infections of the mouth, throat, stomach and intestines.
Daktarin oral gel can also be bought from pharmacies without a prescription, but only for treating and preventing fungal infections of the mouth and throat such as oral thrush.
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Ingredients:
Gel containing:Miconazole base 2% w/w.
Directions:
Adults: 1-2 spoonfuls of gel 4 times a day, held in the mouth for as long as possible in the case of oropharyngeal infestations.
Children under 2 years: half a spoonful of gel twice daily.
2-6 years: 1 spoonful of gel twice daily.
6 years and above:
Warnings:
Daktarin oral gel should be taken after eating and held in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing.Daktarin oral gel is sticky. You should be careful to ensure that the gel doesn\'t obstruct the throat, as this may cause choking.
Side Effects:
Medicines and their possible side effects can affect individual people in different ways. The following are some of the side effects that are known to be associated with this medicine. Because a side effect is stated here, it does not mean that all people
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