Gyno-Daktarin 1

What is it?

An antifungal and antibacterial preparation, micronazcle nitrate, produced in a variety of forms: white, soft vaginal capsules contain 1200mg of miconazole nitrate; Also, GYNO-DAKTARIN PESSARIES contain 100mg of miconazole nitrate per pessary; Also, GYNO-DAKTARIN COMBIPAK consists of 14 pessaries plus cream; Also, GYNODAKTARIN CREAM contains 2% miconazole nitrate, available as 78g with applicator.

Medical Uses

All except cream, candidiasis (thrush) of the vagina or vulva; superinfections caused by Gram positive bacteria. Cream, as above but Also, balanitis (infection/inflammation of penis) caused by fungi.

Dosage

Adult women, capsules, 1 at night, inserted high into vagina as single dose. Pessaries, 1 inserted twice each day for 7 days or, 1 each day for 2 weeks. Combipak, 1 pessary and 1 application of cream inserted twice each day. Crean, 1 applicatorful (5g) of cream inserted high into vagina once each day for 10 days to 2 weeks. Vulvitis, apply cream twice each day and continue for a few extra days after symptoms have disappeared. Men, balanitis, apply cream twice each day and continue for a few days after symptoms have disappeared.

Known Side Effects

Slight burning or discomfort of short-lived nature.

Manufacturer

Janssen-Cilag.