Drug Reference
Miconazole
Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Antiinfectives and antiseptics for local oral treatment
- Action class
- Azole Antifungal
- Chemical class
- Azoles
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Aloe Vesta AntifungalBazaConazol MiconazoleCritic-Aid ClearCruex Prescription StrengthDermaFungalDermagranDesenexFemmesilFungizylFungoidHongo Killer UltraInzoLagicamLasolexMacerRxMalasebMicadermMicatinMiconaHex+TrizMicro-GuardMonistatOny-ClearOravigRash Relief AntifungalSilka PowderSurolanTetterineTriple Paste AFVagistatVusionZeasorb
Available as
100 MG/ML20 MG/ML0.02 MG/MG2 MG/ML · Topical Solution10 MG/ML20 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.01 MG/MG20 MG/ML · Topical Solution10 MG/ML · Topical Cream15 MG/ML · Topical Cream3 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.0025 MG/MG · Topical Ointment23 MG/ML200 MG1200 MG100 MG0.02 MG/MG · Powder0.02 MG/MG · Topical Gel0.02 MG/MG · Topical Ointment40 MG/ML50 MG1 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.0016 MG/MG · Powder
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses for the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis) relieves most itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, discomfort and chafing associated with jock itch
How to use / dosing
Directions Clean the affected area and dry thoroughly Apply a thin layer of powder over affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor Supervise children in the use of this product For athlete's foot, pay special attention between spaces in toes; wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily For athlete's foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks For jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks If condition persists longer, consult a doctor This product is not effective on the scalp or nails.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor on scalp or nails When using this product avoid contact with the eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs there is no improvement within 4 weeks when used for the treatment of athlete's foot or ringworm there is no improvement within 2 weeks when used for the treatment of jock itch Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
- PUREWELLNESS FUNGAL FUSION ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL KIT (FUNGAL FUSION ANTIFUNGAL AND ANTIMICROBIAL KIT) KIT [PUREWELLNESS LLC]
- GEMACHLICH ZU HAUSE VAGINAL ANTIFUNGAL GEL (MICONAZOLE NITRATE) GEL [GUANGZHOU XINHONGDA TRADING SERVICE CO., LTD.]
- FOLLICULITIS TREATMENT CREAM (MICONAZOLE NITRATE 2%) CREAM [GUANGXI KEYUN E-COMMERCE CO., LTD.]
- MICONAZOLE 7 (MICONAZOLE NITRATE) CREAM [PREFERRED PHARMACEUTICALS INC.]
- MICONAZOLE 7 (MICONAZOLE NITRATE) CREAM [PREFERRED PHARMACEUTICALS INC.]
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.