miconazole topical

Generic Name: miconazole topical (my CON a zole)

Brand Names: Aloe Vesta, Aloe Vesta 2 in 1 Antifungal, Baza, Cruex Prescription Strength, Desenex Prescription Strength, Fungoid, Fungoid Kit, Micatin, Micatin Cooling Action, Micatin Foot Powder, Micatin Foot Powder Deodorant, Micatin Jock Itch, Micatin Liquid Foot, Mitrazol, Monistat Derm, Ony-Clear, Zeasorb-AF

What is miconazole topical?

Miconazole topical is an antifungal medication. Miconazole topical prevents fungus from growing on your skin.

Miconazole topical is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections.

Miconazole topical may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What is the most important information I should know about miconazole topical?

Use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor or as recommended in the package even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed.

Do not use bandages or dressings that do not allow air to circulate to the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Wear loose-fitting clothing (preferably cotton).

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Who should not use miconazole topical?

Do not use miconazole topical if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

It is not known whether miconazole topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use miconazole topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether miconazole passes into breast milk. Do not use miconazole topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use miconazole topical?

Use miconazole topical exactly as directed by your doctor or follow the directions that accompany the package. If you do not understand these instructions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.

Wash your hands before and after using this medication.

Clean and dry the affected area. Apply the cream, lotion, spray, or powder once or twice daily as directed for 2 to 4 weeks.

Use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed by your doctor or as recommended in the package even if you begin to feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely healed.

If the infection does not clear up in 2 weeks (or 4 weeks for athlete's foot), or if it appears to get worse, see your doctor.

Do not use bandages or dressings that do not allow air circulation over the affected area (occlusive dressings) unless otherwise directed by your doctor. A light cotton-gauze dressing may be used to protect clothing.

Avoid getting this medication in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Store miconazole topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next regularly scheduled dose, skip the dose you missed and apply only the regular amount of miconazole topical. Do not use a double dose unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

What happens if I overdose?

An overdose of miconazole topical is unlikely to occur. If you do suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that miconazole topical has been ingested, contact an emergency room or a poison control center.

What should I avoid while using miconazole topical?

Avoid wearing tight-fitting, synthetic clothing that doesn't allow air circulation. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the infection is healed.

Miconazole topical side effects

Serious side effects of miconazole topical use are not expected. Stop using miconazole topical and see your doctor if you experience unusual or severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, or irritation of the skin.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Miconazole topical Dosing Information

Usual Adult Dose for Vaginal Candidiasis:

Suppository -
1 day therapy: Insert 1200 mg suppository intravaginally at bedtime for 1 day
7 day therapy: Insert 100 mg suppository intravaginally at bedtime for 7 days.
3 day therapy: Insert 200 mg suppository intravaginally at bedtime for 3 days.

Cream:
Intravaginal 2% cream: Insert one applicatorful at bedtime for 3 to 7 days.
Intravaginal 4% cream: Insert one applicatorful at bedtime for 3 days.

Topical: Apply twice daily for up to 7 days or as needed to external vulvar area.

Usual Adult Dose for Cutaneous Candidiasis:

Apply a thin layer to affected areas twice a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Corporis:

Apply a thin layer to affected areas twice a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Cruris:

Apply a thin layer to affected areas twice a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Pedis:

Apply a thin layer to affected areas twice a day.

Usual Adult Dose for Tinea Versicolor:

Apply a thin layer to affected areas once a day.

What other drugs will affect miconazole topical?

Avoid using other topicals at the same time unless your doctor approves. Other skin medications may affect the absorption or effectiveness of miconazole topical.

More miconazole topical resources

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• Miconazole topical Drug Interactions
• Miconazole topical Support Group
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• Lotrimin AF Lotion MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Micatin Cream MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Monistat 3 Cream MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Monistat 3 Prescribing Information (FDA)


• Monistat 7 Cream MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)


• Zeasorb-AF Gel MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)

Compare miconazole topical with other medications

• Cutaneous Candidiasis
• Oral Thrush
• Tinea Corporis
• Tinea Cruris
• Tinea Pedis
• Tinea Versicolor
• Vaginal Yeast Infection

Where can I get more information?

• Your pharmacist has additional information about miconazole topical written for health professionals that you may read.