Miconazole, Topical

Antifungal, Topical · Imidazole antifungal

Indications

Fungal and Gram positive bacterial infections of the skin and nails.

Dosage

Adults & Children: Skin: Apply once or twice daily until 10 days after lesions have healed. Nails: Apply thinly once daily covering with non-perforated bandage until new nail growth is established.

Adverse Effects

Local irritation and sensitivity reactions.

Risk Factor (Pregnancy/Lactation)

Contraindications: Hair or nail infections, broken skin. Precautions: Avoid eyes and mucous membranes. Avoid inhalation of powder, particularly when treating infants and children.

Interactions

Oral anticoagulants.

Advice to Patient

Wash and dry area before application. Apply medication thinly. Avoid contact with eyes.

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption: Little absorption through skin or mucous membranes when applied topically. Metabolism: Hepatic. Half-life elimination: Triphasic; 24 hrs. Excretion: Urine. Faeces.

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