Description
Generic
Indications
Skin and nail diseases due to dermatophytes, yeasts and other parasites such as: Tinea capitis, corporis, manuum, pedis, barbae, cruris, unguium or onychomycosis. Pityriasis versicolor, candidiasis of skin and nails, stomatitis angularis, otitis externa. Since Miconazole Topical Cream has an antibacterial impact on Gram-positive microscopic organisms, it may be utilized in mycoses optionally contaminated with such microbes.
Pharmacology
Miconazole topical cream could be a broad-spectrum antimycotic which offers a tall antifungal action against dermatophytes, yeasts and other phyco-Asco and Adelomycetes, with a powerful antibacterial action against Gram-positive bacilli and cocci. Miconazole topical cream demonstrated to be particularly viable in auxiliary contaminated mycoses, which beneath other medications were safe or returned. Miconazole topical cream does not recolor skin or dress.
Administration & Dosage
The dosage is same for all the ages.
For skin infections: Apply some cream to the lesions twice daily and rub it well with 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 nail as shortly as possible. Apply some cream once daily to the infected nail and rub with your finger, cover nail with a non-perforated occlusive plastic bandage.
Also after loosening of the infected nail (from 2-3 weeks onwards) uniterrupted treatment should be continued until the growth of a new nail has set in and definite cure can be observed (usually after seven months or more).
Interaction
No indication is known.
Contraindications
No contraindication is known.
Side Effect
Topical application of Miconazole Nitrate has almost no side effect.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Only small amounts of Miconazole nitrate are absorbed following local administration. However as with other imidazoles, Miconazole nitrate should be used with caution during pregnancy.
Precautions & Warnings
Miconazole Nitrate is intended for topical use. If accidental ingestion of large quantities of the product occurs, an appropriate method of gastric emptying may be used if considered desirable.
Therapeutic Class
Topical Antifungal preparations
Storage Conditions
Protect from light and moisture by storing below 30°C. Keep the medicine out of children’s reach.
