Daktarin 2% Oral Gel

Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral Gel

Daktarin Sugar-Free 2% Oral Gel is used to treat superficial fungal infections of the mouth and throat (oral thrush). It’s suitable for adults, children, and infants from 4 months. Do not use it if you're allergic to miconazole, similar antifungals, or any ingredient in the gel. If you have other medical conditions or are taking other medications, consult your doctor or pharmacist first. Always follow the age-specific dosing. When giving to babies and young children, place the gel at the front of the mouth to avoid choking. Read the leaflet carefully and keep it for future reference.

Daktarin 2% Oral Gel – At a Glance

• Treats: Oral and throat fungal infections (oral thrush).
• Active ingredient: Miconazole 20 mg per gram.
• Age suitability: Adults, children, and infants aged 4 months and over.
• Formulation: Sugar-free, orange flavour, thick gel that stays in place.
• Pack size: 15 g aluminium tube with 5 ml measuring spoon (¼ = 1.25 ml and ½ = 2.5 ml).
• Storage: Store below 30 °C. Discard once the current course of treatment is finished.

For oral use only. Use after meals.

• Apply the gel directly to the affected areas using a clean finger. Keep it in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing.

Adults and children aged 2 years and over: 

Apply 2.5 ml (½ measuring spoon) to the affected area four times a day after meals.

Infants and children aged 4 months – 2 years:

• Apply 1.25 ml (¼ measuring spoon) to the affected area four times a day after meals.
  ➡ Divide each dose into smaller portions and apply to the front of the mouth, not the back, to avoid choking.

Dentures:

• Remove dentures at bedtime and brush them with the gel to prevent reinfection.
• Continue treatment for at least 7 days after symptoms have cleared.

Do not use this medicine if:

• You are allergic to miconazole or any other ingredient in the gel.
• You have liver disease.
• It is for a baby under 4 months old (risk of choking).
• You are taking warfarin, simvastatin, lovastatin, midazolam (oral), triazolam, cisapride, or certain antihistamines (e.g., terfenadine, astemizole, mizolastine).

Speak to your doctor or pharmacist before use if you:

• Take medicines for diabetes, epilepsy (phenytoin), heart problems, or immune suppression (e.g., cyclosporine, tacrolimus).
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding — use only if advised by a doctor.
• Have a premature infant or one with swallowing difficulties.

Like all medicines, Daktarin Oral Gel can cause side effects, though not everyone gets them.
Common (up to 1 in 10 people):

• Feeling sick or vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Abnormal taste
• Mild mouth irritation or regurgitation

Uncommon or rare:

• Diarrhoea, sore mouth, tongue discolouration
• Allergic skin reactions or rash
• Severe (rare): swelling of face, lips, or throat; severe rash or blistering (e.g., Stevens-Johnson syndrome)

If you notice signs of allergy (difficulty breathing, swelling, rash, or blistering), stop using the gel and seek medical help immediately.

Active ingredient (drug): Miconazole – the part that treats oral thrush.
Sugar-free, orange flavour

Contains a small amount of ethanol; flavour contains benzyl alcohol/benzyl benzoate (allergy/irritation risk in sensitive groups)

Polysorbate 20 may cause an allergy; essentially sodium-free

• 15 g tube with graduated 5 mL spoon (¼ & ½)
• Store below 30 °C; discard once the current treatment episode is completed

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