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Miconazole
Miconazole
Pronunciation
(mi KON a zole)
Brand Names
Absorbine® Antifungal Foot Powder [OTC]; Breezee® Mist Antifungal [OTC];
Femizol-M®[OTC]; Fungoid® Creme; Fungoid® Tincture; Lotrimin® AF Powder [OTC];
Lotrimin® AF Spray Liquid [OTC]; Lotrimin® AF Spray Powder [OTC]; Maximum
Strength Desenex® Antifungal Cream [OTC]; Micatin® Topical [OTC]; Monistat-Derm™
Topical; Monistat i.v.™ Injection; Monistat™ Vaginal; M-Zole® 7 Dual Pack [OTC];
Ony-Clear® Spray; Prescription Strength Desenex®[OTC]; Zeasorb-AF® Powder [OTC]
Canadian/Mexican Brand Names
Aloid (Mexico); Daktarin (Mexico); Dermifun (Mexico); Fungiquim (Mexico);
Gyno-Daktarin (Mexico); Gyno-Daktarin V (Mexico); Neomicol® (Mexico)
Therapeutic Categories
Antifungal Agent, Imidazole Derivative; Antifungal Agent, Systemic; Antifungal
Agent, Topical; Antifungal Agent, Vaginal
What is this medicine used for?
- This medicine is used for the treatment of fungus (yeast) infections. The
infection can be on the skin, or in the vagina.
How does it work?
- Miconazole makes the skin of the fungus (yeast) leaky. This kills the
fungus (yeast).
How is it best taken?
Skin:
- For skin only. Do not take by mouth. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may
burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- Clean affected area before use.
- Use a small amount over the area affected as a light film. Rub in gently.
- Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) over the area unless
told to do so by healthcare provider.
- Spray or sprinkle powder over affected area.
Vaginal:
- Use tablet or cream vaginally.
- Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
- Wash hands before and after use.
- Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
What do I do if I miss a dose?
- Use a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your
regular schedule.
- Do not use a double dose or extra doses.
What are the precautions when taking this
medicine?
- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to
tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about
rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face,
lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
Vaginal:
- Do not use if you have belly pain, fever, or bad-smelling discharge. Talk
with healthcare provider.
- Use sanitary napkin or pad to protect clothing. This medicine may stain.
- Read information enclosed with product before use. Talk with healthcare
provider if you have any questions.
What are the common side effects of this
medicine?
Skin:
- Redness, burning, stinging, and itching.
Vaginal:
- Mild burning, irritation, or stinging.
- Lower belly cramping or bloating.
What should I monitor?
Vaginal and skin:
- Number of fungus (yeast) infections. If these occur often, talk with
healthcare provider.
Reasons to call healthcare provider
immediately
- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in
the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face,
lips, tongue, or throat.
- Any rash.
Skin:
- Severe redness, stinging, blistering, peeling, swelling, or itching.
- No improvement in condition after 28 days or feeling worse.
Vaginal:
- No improvement in 7 days or feeling worse.
How should I store this medicine?
- Store at room temperature.
General statements
- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including
over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).
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