Indications

Tinea capitis, corporis, manuum, pedis, barbae, cruris, unguium, or onychomycosis are examples of skin and nail diseases caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and other fungi. Pityriasis versicolor, skin and nail candidiasis, angular stomatitis, otitis externa Miconazole Topical Cream can be utilized in mycoses that are secondarily infected with Gram-positive bacteria since it has an antibacterial effect.

Pharmacology

Miconazole topical cream is a broad-spectrum antimycotic with a significant antibacterial action against Gram-positive bacilli and cocci. It has good antifungal activity against dermatophytes, yeasts, and various physio-Asco and Adelomycetes. Miconazole topical cream was shown to be highly successful in treating secondarily infected mycoses that had become resistant to prior therapies or had resurfaced. Miconazole topical cream is non-staining to the skin and clothing.

Dosage & Administration

The dosage is the same for all ages.

For skin infections: Apply some cream to the lesions twice daily and rub it well with your finger until it has fully penetrated the skin. All lesions usually disappear after 2 to 5 weeks. Prolong treatment for some 10 days to prevent relapse.

For nail infections: Clip the infected nails as short as possible. Apply some cream once daily to the infected nail and rub it with your finger, and cover the nail with a non-perforated occlusive plastic bandage.

Also after loosening the infected nail (from 2-3 weeks onwards) uninterrupted treatment should be continued until the growth of a new nail has set in and a definite cure can be observed (usually after seven months or more).

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

Side Effects

Miconazole Nitrate has practically no adverse effects when used topically.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Miconazole nitrate is absorbed in tiny levels after local administration. Miconazole nitrate, like other imidazoles, should be taken with care during pregnancy.

Precautions & Warnings

Miconazole Nitrate is a topical medication. If significant amounts of the substance are accidentally consumed, an appropriate method of stomach emptying may be utilized if it is deemed desirable.

Therapeutic Class

Topical Antifungal preparations

Storage Conditions

Store away from direct heat. Keep out of reach of children.

Generic

Miconazole Nitrate

Pharmaceutical Name

ACI Limited