Daktarin Aktiv Cream Daktarin Aktiv Cream is an effective treatment for athlete's foot that is suitable for adults & children of all ages. The active ingredient in Daktarin Aktiv Cream is miconazole nitrate which works by destroying both the fungus that causes the infection & some of the associated bacteria which may also be present. It also has moisturising properties to help soothe cracked, red skin caused by athlete's foot.