Miconazole Drug: Indication, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effect , Storage, Category Type and corresponding Brands - www.genericdrugscan.com
Miconazole
Drug Status in USA : ApprovedDrug Status in Canada : Approved
pronunciation
pronounced as (mi kon' a zole)
Why is this medication prescribed?
Miconazole, an antifungal agent, is used for skin infections such as athlete's foot and jock itch and for vaginal yeast infections.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Miconazole comes as a cream, lotion, powder, spray liquid, and spray powder to be applied to the skin. It also comes as a cream and suppository to be inserted into the vagina. Miconazole is usually used once or twice a day for 1 month for athlete's foot or 2 weeks for other skin infections. For vaginal infections, it is used once a day at bedtime for 3 (Monistat-3) or 7 (Monistat-7) days. Follow the directions on the package or on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use miconazole exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than directed by your doctor.
It probably will take several days for improvement to be seen in skin infections.
Apply the topical forms of miconazole sparingly to the infected area after washing and drying the skin thoroughly. The cream and lotion should be rubbed gently into the skin. Wash your hands promptly.
If you are using miconazole vaginal cream or suppositories, read the instructions provided with the medication and follow these steps:Fill the special applicator that comes with the cream to the level indicated, or unwrap a suppository and place it on the applicator as shown in the instructions.Lie on your back with your knees drawn upward and spread apart.Gently insert the applicator into the vagina, and push the plunger to release the medication.Withdraw the applicator.Discard the applicator if it is disposable. If the applicator is reusable, pull it apart and clean it with soap and warm water after each use.Wash your hands promptly to avoid spreading the infection.
The dose should be applied when you lie down to go to bed. It works best if you do not get up after applying it except to wash your hands. You may wish to wear a sanitary napkin while using the suppositories or vaginal cream to protect your clothing against stains. Do not use a tampon because it will absorb the drug. Do not douche unless your doctor tells you to do so. Continue using miconazole vaginal cream or suppositories even if you get your period during treatment.
What are the precautions to be followed?
Before using miconazole,- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to miconazole or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including vitamins.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking miconazole, call your doctor. Before using miconazole, tell your doctor if you are using a diaphragm or condom for birth control and are being treated for a vaginal infection. Miconazole vaginal cream and suppositories can interact with the latex in diaphragms and condoms, so use another method of birth control.
What are possible side effects of this medication ?
Miconazole may cause side effects. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:- increased burning, itching, or irritation of the skin or vagina
- stomach pain
- fever
- foul-smelling vaginal discharge
How to store the medication and dispose it of after its use later?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Unneeded medications should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children, and other people cannot consume them. However, you should not flush this medication down the toilet. Instead, the best way to dispose of your medication is through a medicine take-back program.
Drug Category/Class
- 14-alpha Demethylase Inhibitors
- Antiinfectives
- Imidazole and Triazole Derivatives
- Antifungals for Topical Use
- Antifungals for Dermatological Use
- Antidiarrheals, Intestinal Anti-Inflammatory
- antiinfective Agents
- Otologicals
- Intestinal Antiinfectives
- Cytochrome P-450 CYP3A Inhibitors
- Combined Inhibitors of CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein
- Antifungal Agents
- Antimycotics for Systemic Us
| Prescribed | For topical application in the treatment of tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton rubrum |
| Weight : | 416.129 |
| Structure | Miconazole |
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| Formula | C18H14Cl4N2O |
Miconazole has 22 Brands listed
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