Hydrocortisone/miconazole explained

Type:combo
Component1:Hydrocortisone
Class1:Topical steroid
Component2:Miconazole
Class2:Antifungal
Tradename:Daktacort, Daktodor, Cortimyc, Brentacort
Cas Number:1365550-54-4

Hydrocortisone/miconazole is a combination drug, often consisting of 1% hydrocortisone (a class I topical steroid) with 2% miconazole (a broad spectrum antifungal). This combination drug is sold as Daktacort in UK,[1] Daktodor in Greece and Cortimyc in Sweden. In Denmark it is available as Brentacort.

Indications include irritant diaper dermatitis.

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/pages/selectorshow.aspx?medicine=Hydrocortisone/Miconazole%20nitrate Hydrocortisone/Miconazole nitrate