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What you need to know before you use Daktacort ointment

Do not use Daktacort ointment if: · You are allergic to miconazole nitrate, hydrocortisone, any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or to other similar antifungal medicines. · You have any other skin problems such as cold sores, herpes, chicken pox or shingles. Only use it for the skin problem that you showed the doctor – 2 – Do not use this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Daktacort ointment. Warnings and Precautions Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using this Daktacort ointment if: · The inflamed skin is on your face. You should not use Daktacort ointment on your face, unless your doctor has told you to · You are using a ‘barrier’ method of contraception. This includes condoms or diaphragms. This is because Daktacort ointment can damage the latex and stop them from working properly. Talk to your doctor about using another type of contraception while you are using this medicine · Contact your doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances Talk to your doctor if there is a worsening of your condition during use of Daktacort. You may be experiencing an allergic reaction, have an infection or your condition requires a different treatment. If you experience a recurrence of your condition shortly after stopping treatment, within 2 weeks, do not restart using the ointment without consulting your doctor unless your doctor has previously advised you to do so. If your condition has resolved and on recurrence the redness extends beyond the initial treatment area and you experience a burning sensation, please seek medical advice before restarting treatment. Keep this medicine away from your eyes. If you get any ointment in your eyes, rinse with water straight away. Keep your eyes open when you rinse. Children · The ointment should not be used on young children for long periods of time (such as every day for several weeks) · The ointment should not be used on large areas of a child’s body or under a baby’s nappy unless your doctor has told you to Elderly patients Medicines like Daktacort ointment can cause thinning of the skin when used for a long time without a break. Because thinning of the skin happens naturally in older people, this medicine should be used sparingly for no more than a few weeks in elderly patients. Only use it for as long as your doctor tells you. Other medicines and Daktacort ointment Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription or herbal medicines. In particular, tell your doctor if you are taking; · Medicines that thin your blood (anticoagulants) such as warfarin. Your doctor may want to check that the anticoagulants are still working properly – 3 – Pregnancy and breast-feeding If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine. Driving and using machines Daktacort ointment is not likely to affect you being able to drive or use any tools or machines.