What does miconazole nitrate do?
What does miconazole nitrate do?
This medication is used to treat vaginal yeast infections. Miconazole reduces vaginal burning, itching, and discharge that may occur with this condition. This medication is an azole antifungal. It works by stopping the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes the infection.
Is Monistat and miconazole the same thing?
Miconazole—also known by its brand name, Monistat—is an imidazole antifungal drug that is available over the counter. It was initially approved in 1974.
What are the side effects of miconazole nitrate?
Burning, stinging, swelling, irritation, redness, pimple-like bumps, tenderness, or flaking of the treated skin may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Does miconazole contain steroids?
Sometimes miconazole is combined with a mild corticosteroid called hydrocortisone (as in the brand called Daktacort®)….About miconazole for fungal skin and nail infections.
| Type of medicine | An antifungal medicine |
|---|---|
| Also called | Daktarin®; Daktacort® (miconazole with hydrocortisone) |
Can a man use Miconazole Nitrate?
The usual first-line option to treat male yeast infection not involving the penis is a topical cream containing clotrimazole (Lotrimin AF, Desenex) or miconazole (Baza). These are the same OTC medications used to treat athlete’s foot and female yeast infections.
How quickly does miconazole work?
MONISTAT Relieves Symptoms 4x Faster* **
| MONISTAT® vs. Fluconazole | ||
|---|---|---|
| MONISTAT® | Fluconazole (Diflucan®) | |
| Initial relief of individual symptoms | 1 hour | 4 hours |
| Onset of relief for all symptoms combined | 4 hours | 16 hours |
What drug class is miconazole?
Miconazole is in a class of antifungal medications called imidazoles. It works by stopping the growth of fungi that cause infection.
What is the generic name for miconazole?
Monistat-Derm (miconazole nitrate 2%) Cream is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of fungal infections of the skin such as Jock Itch (tinea cruris), Ringworm (tinea corporis) and yeast infections of the skin (Cutaneous Candidiasis). Monistat-Derm may be used alone or with other medications.
Can you use too much miconazole?
An overdose of miconazole vaginal is unlikely. If you do suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that miconazole vaginal has been ingested, contact an emergency room or a poison control center.
How long does miconazole nitrate take to work?
Available in cream form. Use as directed. All MONISTAT® products can take up to 7 days to fully cure a yeast infection.
Is miconazole toxic?
Results showed that both miconazole and its vehicle produced toxic damage to the retina and crystalline lens in concentrations of 100 micrograms or greater. Concentrations of 10 to 80 micrograms caused mild to moderate retinal necrosis in some rabbit eyes.
