Description

MICONAZOLE

MICONAZOLE belongs to the class of antifungal medication. It is used in the treatment of fungal or yeast infections of the skin such as athlete’s foot (affects toes), jock itch (affects the groin area), candidiasis (affects mouth, throat, gut, and vagina), and ringworm (affects skin or the scalp) ­­­­. Athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm are fungal infections closely related to each other, whereas candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by Candida albicans. These infections are usually seen in people with weak immune systems. They can spread by skin-to-skin contact.

MICONAZOLE contains miconazole. MICONAZOLE can inhibit fungal growth and reduce infection. Generally, MICONAZOLE may take 4 to 7 days to reduce the symptoms. Your doctor will decide what dose should be taken based on your health condition. Continue using MICONAZOLE even if the symptoms improve. Abrupt stopping of the medication may result in a relapse of the infection (reappearance of the signs). So, continue treatment as recommended by your doctor to eradicate the infection.

Use MICONAZOLE as recommended by the physician. In some cases, MICONAZOLE may cause redness, rash, itching, or blister formation at the site of application, impaired sense of taste (dysgeusia), headache, itching or burning, tummy/abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor if the side effects don’t disappear or get worse within a few days. Seek medical attention immediately if you experience any other abnormal symptoms.

Before taking the MICONAZOLE, inform your doctor if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to miconazole or any other antifungal agents. Inform your doctor if you are taking anticoagulants, immunosuppressants, antifungals, antibiotics, prescription drugs, or non-prescription drugs. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, HIV or AIDS, or undergoing chemotherapy. Talk to your doctor before using this medicine in children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers.

Uses of MICONAZOLE

Fungal skin infections

Medicinal Benefits

MICONAZOLE is used to treat fungal or yeast infections. It can inhibit the growth of fungi by targeting fungal cell membranes. It can be used to treat candidiasis, ringworm, athlete’s foot, and jock itch. It improves the symptoms within 3 to 4 days of the initial treatment.

Directions for Use

Cream/Ointment/lotion/gel: MICONAZOLE is only for external use. Take a small amount of MICONAZOLE on the fingertip and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as prescribed by your doctor. Avoid contact of the MICONAZOLE with the nose or eyes. In case of accidental contact with these areas, rinse with water thoroughly. Wash your hands before and after using MICONAZOLE if your hands are not the affected area to prevent the spread of infection.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of MICONAZOLE

• Rashes
• Redness
• Itching
• Burning sensation
• Blistering at the site of application
• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dry mouth
• Altered taste
• Headache
• Bleeding or abdominal cramps