Gino-Dactanol

Country of origin: Yugoslavia
Pharm-Group: Antifungal agents - imidazole and triazole derivatives

Manufacturers: ICN Galenika (Yugoslavia)
International name: Miconazole
Synonyms: Gynesol 7, Gyno-daktarin, Dactanol, Daktarin, Lanaderm, Mikozon, Miconazole nitrate
Dosage forms: vaginal suppositories 200 mg
Composition: Active substance - miconazole.

Indications for use: Fungal (trichophytosis and epidermophytosis of the palms, feet and trunk, cutaneous candidiasis, lichen versicolor, etc.) and mixed fungal-bacterial lesions of the skin and nails, gastrointestinal candidiasis, oropharyngeal candidiasis and its prevention in the treatment of inhaled glucocorticoids, vulvovaginal candidiasis and infections caused by gram-positive microbes.

Contraindications: Hypersensitivity, herpetic fever, pregnancy (II and III trimesters), children (up to 12 years).

Side effects: Local skin reactions (burning, tingling, redness), irritation of the vaginal mucosa, pain in the lower abdomen, allergic contact dermatitis.

Interaction: No information.
Overdose: No information.

Special instructions: It is recommended to be careful when prescribing during lactation (it is better to refrain from breastfeeding for a while), diabetes mellitus, and microcirculation disorders. If nails are affected, it is recommended to trim them as short as possible. Particular attention is paid to treating the interdigital spaces when the feet are affected; It is recommended to wear loose, well-ventilated shoes and change socks at least once a day. Effective treatment of vaginal lesions is only possible with simultaneous treatment of the sexual partner. It should be borne in mind that the use of suppositories with miconazole reduces the reliability of mechanical contraception (latex-containing products: condoms, vaginal diaphragms). The appearance of local reactions or lack of clinical improvement within 4 weeks requires discontinuation of treatment and additional examination. Avoid getting the cream into your eyes.

Literature: Encyclopedia of Medicines 2003.