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compositionComposition:MICONAZOLE-2%W/W
prescriptionPrescription Medicine
Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm
Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm
Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm

Daktarin Gel is used in the treatment of fungal or yeast infections of the skin, such as athlete's foot (affects toes), jock itch (affects the groin area), candidiasis (affects the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina), and ringworm (affects the skin or the scalp). It helps relieve symptoms like itching, redness, burning, cracking, and scaling of the skin. With regular use as prescribed, it promotes faster healing and prevents the infection from spreading or coming back.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
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More about the Product

Composition :

MICONAZOLE-2%W/W

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Janssen Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Topical

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Daktarin Gel

Daktarin Gel is used in the treatment of fungal or yeast infections of the skin, such as athlete’s foot (affects toes), jock itch (affects the groin area), candidiasis (affects the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina), and ringworm (affects the skin or the scalp)­­­­.

Daktarin Gel contains miconazole, which works by destroying the infection-causing fungus, thus killing the fungus and curing the condition.

Use Daktarin Gel as advised by your doctor. Daktarin Gel may cause side effects like redness, rash, itching, or blister formation at the site of application. Inform your doctor if the side effects persist or worsen.

Before using Daktarin Gel, inform your doctor if you are allergic to miconazole or any other antifungal agents. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.

Uses of Daktarin Gel

Daktarin Gel is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections. The detailed use of Daktarin Gel is as follows:

  • Treatment of fungal Infections: Daktarin Gel effectively treats fungal infections by killing fungi on the skin, providing relief from symptoms like itching, redness, discomfort, and irritation, and clearing up conditions such as athlete’s foot, ringworm, and jock itch.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Take a small amount of Daktarin Gel on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as advised by your doctor.
  • Daktarin Gel is only for external use. Avoid contact of the Daktarin Gel with the nose, mouth or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly.

Key Benefits

  • Treats common fungal skin infections effectively.
  • Inhibits the growth of fungi and yeast.
  • Relieves itching, irritation, and burning sensation.
  • Reduces redness, rash, and inflammation.
  • Helps clear scaling, peeling, and cracked skin.
  • Promotes healthy skin recovery.
  • Prevents recurrence when used for the full prescribed duration.

How Daktarin Gel Works

Daktarin Gel comprises miconazole that works by destroying the infection-causing fungus. It damages the fungal cell membrane and causes the components to leak out, thus killing the fungus and curing the condition.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm
  • Regularly brush and floss your teeth.
  • Rinse your mouth with water and baking soda a solution to neutralize acid in the mouth. This makes your food taste as it should.
  • Drink plenty of water or non-caffeinated drinks to prevent dry mouth which may lead to altered taste.
  • Try ginger, peppermint, fruit or green teas, lemonade, ginger ale or fruit juice to help mask unpleasant tastes.
  • Try sucking on sugar-free ice pops or ice cubes to prevent dry mouth.
Overcome Medication-Induced Nausea: A 9-Step Plan
  • Inform your doctor about the nausea and discuss possible alternatives to the medication or adjustments to the dosage.
  • Divide your daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to reduce nausea.
  • Opt for bland, easily digestible foods like crackers, toast, plain rice, bananas, and applesauce.
  • Avoid certain foods that can trigger nausea, such as fatty, greasy, spicy, and smelly foods.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water, clear broth, or electrolyte-rich beverages like coconut water or sports drinks.
  • Use ginger (tea, ale, or candies) to help relieve nausea.
  • Get adequate rest and also avoid strenuous activities that can worsen nausea.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication if your nausea is severe.
  • Record when your nausea occurs, what triggers it, and what provides relief to help you identify patterns and manage your symptoms more effectively.
  • Inform your doctor if you have any underlying illnesses that may cause regurgitation, such as GERD, esophageal strictures, or gastroparesis.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals to prevent regurgitation symptoms.
  • Avoid trigger foods like citrus, tomatoes, chocolate, and spicy or fatty foods that can worsen regurgitation.
  • Avoid lying down after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the esophagus.
  • Take probiotics to support a healthy gut microbiota and relieve regurgitation symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of Daktarin Gel

Do not apply Daktarin Gel in large amounts or use it for a long time than recommended, as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects.

Drug Warnings

  • Before using Daktarin Gel, inform your doctor if you are allergic to miconazole or any other antifungal agents.
  • Daktarin Gel should be used with caution in people with a weakened immune system due to chronic conditions such as HIV or AIDS, and people who are receiving chemotherapy.
  • Tell your doctor if you were previously diagnosed with diabetes or are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse with water immediately.
  • If you have asthma, a sulphite allergy, an autoimmune disorder, or heart or liver problems, inform your doctor before using Daktarin Gel.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MiconazoleAstemizole
Critical
MiconazolePimozide
Critical

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MiconazoleAstemizole
Critical
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
Coadministration of Astemizole with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm with Astemizole is generally avoided as it can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MiconazolePimozide
Critical
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
Coadministration of Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm with Pimoziden can increase the levels of Pimozide. This can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm with Pimozide is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MiconazoleCisapride
Critical
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
When Cisapride and Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm are taken together, the body's ability to break down Cisapride may be reduced.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm with Cisapride is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it.
MiconazoleEliglustat
Critical
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
Coadministration of Eliglustat and Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm can increase the risk or severity of irregular heart rhythms. The risk increases in patients with a history of heart illness or electrolyte imbalance.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm with Eliglustat is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MiconazoleTerfenadine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
When Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm is taken with Terfenadine can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm with Terfenadine is generally avoided as it can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, shortness of breath, chest pain or tightness, rapid heartbeat, or memory loss, contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MiconazoleTolazamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm may increase blood levels and the effects of tolazamide lead to low blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm and tolazamide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
MiconazoleRanolazine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
Co-administration of Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm with Ranolazine may increase blood levels and the effects of Ranolazine.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm and Ranolazine, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
MiconazoleTolvaptan
Severe
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
Co-administration of Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm with tolvaptan may increase the effects of tolvaptan. This can increase the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm and tolvaptan, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
MiconazoleWarfarin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
Co-administration of warfarin with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm may increase the risk of bleeding.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm and warfarin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience unusual bleeding or bruising, dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.
MiconazoleTolbutamide
Severe
How does the drug interact with Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm:
Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm may increase blood levels and the effects of tolbutamide lead to low blood glucose levels.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Daktarin 2% Gel 20 gm and tolbutamide, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as headache, dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, confusion, tremor, nausea, hunger, weakness, perspiration, palpitation, and rapid heartbeat, consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Healthy eating habits:

  • Eat a balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and lean proteins to support skin healing.
  • Include immune-boosting foods such as citrus fruits, berries, nuts, and seeds.
  • Consume probiotic-rich foods (curd/yoghurt, buttermilk) to help maintain healthy microbial balance.
  • Drink adequate water to keep skin well-hydrated from within.

Environment changes:

  • Keep the affected area clean and dry, as fungi grow in moist environments.
  • Avoid humid and sweaty conditions; dry skin thoroughly after bathing.
  • Wear loose-fitting, breathable cotton clothing to reduce moisture buildup.
  • Change sweaty clothes, socks, and undergarments daily.
  • Avoid sharing towels, clothing, footwear, or personal items.
  • Use clean towels each time and wash them in hot water.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANTIFUNGALS]

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol may interact with Daktarin Gel. Therefore, it is better to avoid alcohol while using Daktarin Gel.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Daktarin Gel should be used with caution in pregnant women.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Daktarin Gel should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. The doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding while using Daktarin Gel, if necessary.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Daktarin Gel does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Daktarin Gel can be used in patients with liver diseases only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Daktarin Gel can be given to patients with kidney problems only when prescribed by a doctor.

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Children

Caution

Daktarin Gel should be used in children under 12 years of age only when prescribed by a child specialist.

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Heart

Safe if prescribed

Daktarin Gel is safe for use in heart patients if recommended by the physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Daktarin Gel should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

FAQs

Daktarin Gel is used to treat fungal or yeast infections of the skin, such as athlete's foot (affects toes), jock itch (affects the groin area), candidiasis (affects the mouth, throat, gut, and vagina), and ringworm (affects the skin or the scalp).

Daktarin Gel contains miconazole, belonging to the imidazole class of antifungal medicines. It prevents the growth of fungi that cause infection.

Vaginal itching is a symptom that can be caused by any fungal or bacterial infection. Daktarin Gel can be used to treat only fungal infections. It is necessary to determine the cause of itching before using Daktarin Gel. So, please consult a doctor for a thorough evaluation.

Yes, Daktarin Gel can also be used to treat fungal infections affecting nails. However, do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Yes, Daktarin Gel may cause an itching or burning sensation at the site of the application. Do not scratch the skin as the itching is usually temporary and subsides within a few minutes after the application of medicine over the affected area.

No, do not stop treatment with Daktarin Gel even if your symptoms disappear, as it is important to complete the full treatment course with Daktarin Gel to treat your condition effectively.

Yes, Daktarin Gel treats fungal skin infections like ringworm (red, scaly rash on skin), jock itch (groin or buttocks), and athlete's foot (feet and toes). Use as directed and finish the full course of treatment.

Daktarin Gel may cause itching in some cases. It may be mild and moderate and resolve gradually in most cases. However, inform your doctor if the irritation persists or worsens.

Common side effects of Daktarin Gel may include itching, peeling and dry skin. If side effects don't disappear or get worse within a few days, inform your doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Johnson & Johnson Private Limited., 501 Arena Space, Behind Majas Bus Depot, Off Jogeshwari Vikhroli Link Road, Jogeshwari (E), Mumbai 400 060
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Reviewed By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Last Updated

Feb 13, 2026 | 1:00 PM IST

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