Miconazole

Drug Type
 Generic Drug
Medicine System
 Allopathy
Drug Availability
 Unspecified

Miconazole Monograph

Pregnancy Category C

Essential Medicine :

Schedule Drug Category: H

Dosage

Source : IAP Pediatric Drug Formulary
Topical on skin apply on affected area 2 times daily for 10 days after lesions have healed. Oral thrush < 1month 1.25ml, upto 2 yr 2.5mal, 2-12 yr 5mal and 12-18yr 5-10ml 2-4 times daily. Use in the mouth after food and retain as long as possible

Source : NFI National Formulary of India
Skin infections: apply twice daily to clean drylesions, continuing for at least 10 days afterthe condition has cleared.Nail infections: apply 1 to 2 times daily.
Adult and child- Fungal infection of eye: instill2 to 3 drops 3 to 4 times a day in infected eyeor as required.

Usage / Indications

Superficial fungal infections due to dermatophytes and yeasts, and secondary infections caused by Gram-positive cocci, including ringworm, intertrigo,candida napkin rash, paronychia, and pityriasis versicolor.

Contraindications

  • Contact with eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided
  • Pregnancy
  • Hypersensitivity.

Precautions

  • Contact with eyes and mucous membranes should be avoided
  • Pregnanc.

Side Effects / Adverse Effects

  • Occasional local irritation and burning
  • Also contact dermatitis
  • Discontinue if sensitization occurs.

Storage

Store protected from light and moisture at a temperature not exceeding 300C. If it ispacked in aluminates; the inner surface of tubes should be coated with suitable lacquer.

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