Drug Guide

Daktarin Gold is a medicine which is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s Foot), in the groin area (Dhobie itch/tinea cruris) or between skin folds (Sweat Rash infected with a yeast infection ‘thrush’).

Daktarin 2% Cream is also effective against infected nappy rash. The cream contains miconazole nitrate which works by destroying both the fungus that causes the infection and some of the associated bacteria which may also be present. It also has moisturising properties to help soothe cracked, red skin.

Do not use this medicine if any of the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Daktacort cream. The inflamed skin is on your face. You should not use Daktacort cream on your face, unless your doctor has told you to

Combivir contains two active ingredients that are used to treat HIV infection: lamivudine and zidovudine. Both of these belong to a group of anti-retroviral medicines called nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).

Co-amoxiclav is an antibiotic and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It contains two different medicines called amoxicillin and clavulanic acid.

To buy Clamelle (Zithromax 250mg/500mg) you must have had a positive chlamydia test result and have no symptoms or be a sexual partner of someone who has had a positive chlamydia test result, and have no symptoms. If you have symptoms contact your pharmacist for advice,

Ciprofloxacin [Ciloxan] is a solution for infusion (to be given via a drip), which is used to treat some specific types (gram-negative) of severe and/or life-threatening bacterial infections. It can be used in patients (adults) who have:

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription. Quinolone antibiotics, such as Ciloxan, can react with some other commonly used medicines, such as those containing warfarin, theophylline and caffeine. Do not use the drops while contact lenses are in your eyes.

Chloromycetin 1%w/w Ophthalmic Ointment is an eye ointment which comes in a 4g tube. Each 1g of the eye ointment contains 10mg of the active ingredient Chloramphenicol.

ChloraPrep is a plastic applicator with a sponge tip on one end. The applicator contains a fast acting antiseptic solution, which is used to disinfect the skin and help prevent infections before medical procedures, such as injections, insertion of catheters and surgery. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breast feeding, ChloraPrep*can still be used.