Indications

Tinea capitis, corporis, manuum, pedis, barbae, cruris, unguium, or onychomycosis are examples of skin and nail infections caused by dermatophytes, yeasts, and other fungi. Pityriasis versicolor, skin and nail candidiasis, angular stomatitis, and 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 powerful antibacterial activity against Gram-positive bacilli and cocci. It has good antifungal activity against dermatophytes, yeasts, and various physio-Asco and Adelomycetes. Miconazole topical cream was found to be highly successful in treating secondarily infected mycoses that had become resistant to other 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 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 of 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).

Side Effects

Irritation, burning, maceration, and allergic contact dermatitis may occur.

Pregnancy & Lactation

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk.

Precautions & Warnings

For external use only. Avoid introduction into the eyes.

Therapeutic Class

Topical Antifungal preparations

Storage Conditions

Keep out of direct sunlight. Keep out of children’s reach.

Generic

Miconazole Nitrate

Pharmaceutical Name

Incepta Pharmaceuticals Ltd.