Category:

• Antifungal

  Description:

• Topical antifungal

  Indications:

• Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ring worm)

• Cutaneous Candidiasis

• Tinea versicolor

  Contraindications:

 Known sensitivity to miconazole

Precautions:

• Pregnancy category C

• For external use only, avoid applying near eyes.

• If condition worsens or a rash develops, inform patient to discontinue and notify health care provider.

• Continue therapy for two weeks for tinea cruris and tinea corporis, one month for tinea pedis and from two weeks to a month for tinea versicolor.

  Adverse Reactions (Side Effects):

• Minor local irritation may occur.

Dosage:

Cream and lotion: 

• Apply to affected areas twice a day (once daily for tinea versicolor)

Powder: 

• Apply to affected areas twice a day