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Ketoconazole (2% w/w)
Dany Cream belongs to a group of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat fungal infections of the skin.
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Dany Cream is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane thereby treating your skin infection.
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor..Check the label for directions before use..Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream..Wash your hands after applying unless hands are the affected area.
Dany Cream is an antifungal medication. It kills and stops the growth of the fungi by destroying its cell membrane thereby treating your skin infection.
Keep your feet clean and dry Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use. Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks. Never share your socks shoes and towel with others. Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Dany Cream is used to treat various skin infections that may appear on the feet (athlete's foot), groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash with a yeast infection, “thrush”). It also treats candida infections of skin and nails. It provides rapid relief from itching caused by these fungal infections.
No, Dany Cream is not a steroid cream. It belongs to the imidazole class of medicines and works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.
Common side effects include application site burning, redness, and itching. Uncommon side effects may include discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions (such as hives), rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.
It's recommended to use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and apply Dany Cream in the evening. Gradually stop using the steroid cream over 2-3 weeks. However, if you have used a potent corticosteroid for seborrheic dermatitis, wait at least 2 weeks before applying Dany Cream to prevent skin sensitization.
Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and dry it. Wash your hands carefully (until and unless your hands are also affected) after applying Dany Cream to prevent infection spread.
Use Dany Cream as long as advised by your doctor. It's generally used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash, and 2-6 weeks for athlete's foot. Do not stop using it even if symptoms disappear because the infection might reappear if untreated.
Don't worry if you miss a dose of Dany Cream. Use it as soon as possible and remember that your doctor can help you with any concerns or questions.