Miconazole is generally used in treatment of the treatment of fungal infections.
Side effects
Dryness in mouth
Loss of sense of taste
Nausea
Taste change
Vomiting
How to use
Miconazole is meant for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. For directions before use, please check the label. Clean and dry the affected area and apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.
How it works
Miconazole is a drug thats antifungal. It makes the condition better by destroying the fungal cell membrane resulting in the fungi to die.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Can Miconazole/ Monistat be used for conditions for BV (bacterial vaginosis), ring worms, and urinary tract infections? Yes, Miconazole can be used for BV (bacterial vaginosis). It is used for treatment and prevention of fungal infections of the oral cavity, ring worms and superinfections due to gram-positive bacteria. Miconazole can be taken in rare fungal infections of the urinary tract
Q. Does Miconazole cause burning sensation? Yes, burning sensation on the skin and vaginal burning are common side effects of Miconazole
Q. Does Miconazole cause dry skin? No, Miconazole is not known to have the side effect to cause drying of skin
Q. Is Miconazole safe for babies? Yes, Miconazole is safe for babies. It may be used in nappy rashes and oral fungal infections as advised by your doctor
Q. Is Miconazole a steroid? No, Miconazole is not a steroid. It is an imidazole (organic compound) and belongs to class of antifungal agents
Q. Is Miconazole same as ketoconazole? Both Miconazole and ketoconazole are antifungal medicines. However, they are prescribed for different type of fungal infections
Q. Can I take Miconazole with fluconazole? Using two antifungal agents may have an additive effect and have pronounced side effects.
Q. Does Miconazole work for yeast infections? Yes, Miconazole works for oral and vaginal yeast infections
Q. Does Miconazole expire? Yes, antifungals like Miconazole have an expiry date. Read instruction on the pack for the date of expiry
Q. Is Miconazole an OTC (over the counter)? No, Miconazole cannot be bought over the counter. It needs prescription of a qualified doctor.
Expert Advice
Your doctor has prescribed Miconazole to cure your infection and improve symptoms.Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Product Details
SKU: PC-16246 Product Description: Zole Skin Ointment 15 gm is manufactured by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd Packing: Tube Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.