Miconazole nitrate
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Overview
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Adult Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
Indications
- For treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea crusis), Ringworm (tinea corporis).
- For the treatment of superficial skin infections caused by Yeast (Candida Albicans).
- Relieves itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation discomfort and chafing associated with jock itch.
Dosing
- Clean the affected area and dry thoroughly. Apply a layer of cream over affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor.
- For athlete's foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks.
- For jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Miconazole nitrate in adult patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Miconazole nitrate in adult patients.
Pediatric Indications and Dosage
FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Miconazole nitrate in pediatric patients.
Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)
Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Miconazole nitrate in pediatric patients.
Non–Guideline-Supported Use
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There is limited information regarding Off-Label Non–Guideline-Supported Use of Miconazole nitrate in pediatric patients.
Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Miconazole nitrate Contraindications in the drug label.
Warnings
There is limited information regarding Miconazole nitrate Warnings' in the drug label.
Adverse Reactions
Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Postmarketing Experience of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Miconazole nitrate Drug Interactions in the drug label.
Use in Specific Populations
Pregnancy
- Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) Pregnancy Category
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Miconazole nitrate in women who are pregnant.
Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Miconazole nitrate during labor and delivery.
Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Miconazole nitrate with respect to nursing mothers.
Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Miconazole nitrate with respect to pediatric patients.
Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Miconazole nitrate with respect to geriatric patients.
Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Miconazole nitrate with respect to specific gender populations.
Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Miconazole nitrate with respect to specific racial populations.
Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Miconazole nitrate in patients with renal impairment.
Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Miconazole nitrate in patients with hepatic impairment.
Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Miconazole nitrate in women of reproductive potentials and males.
Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Miconazole nitrate in patients who are immunocompromised.
Administration and Monitoring
Administration
- Oral
- Intravenous
Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Monitoring of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
- Description
IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
Overdosage
Acute Overdose
Signs and Symptoms
- Description
Management
- Description
Chronic Overdose
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
Pharmacology
There is limited information regarding Miconazole nitrate Pharmacology in the drug label.
Mechanism of Action
Structure
Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacodynamics of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Pharmacokinetics of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Nonclinical Toxicology of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Clinical Studies of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
How Supplied
Storage
There is limited information regarding Miconazole nitrate Storage in the drug label.
Images
Drug Images
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Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Patient Counseling Information of Miconazole nitrate in the drug label.
Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Miconazole nitrate interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.
Brand Names
- ®[1]
Look-Alike Drug Names
- A® — B®[2]
Drug Shortage Status
Price
References
The contents of this FDA label are provided by the National Library of Medicine.
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