Miconaz

by Medisure

Active ingredient: Miconazole

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About Miconazole, Vaginal

Gynaecological Anti-infective

Uses

Vulvo-vaginal candidiasis; balanitis; treatment of partner to prevent re-infection.

How to take it

Cream: Adults: 1 applicatorful (5 gm) of cream or 1 suppository of 100 mg inserted intravaginally each night (cream for 10-14 consecutive days or twice daily for 7 days/suppos 100 mg for 7 days); course can be repeated if necessary. Children: Not recommended. Ovule: Adults: A concentrated ovule is used during the day or at night as a single dose. A regular strength ovule is administered once daily at bedtime for 3 days. A lower strength ovule is administered once daily at bedtime for 7 days.

Side effects

Local mild burning or irritation. Rash, dysmenorrhoea.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Risk cannot be ruled out. Lactation: Caution advised or effect undetermined. Contraindications: Barrier contraceptives.

Advice

Before application, wash and dry area. Consult prescriber before using for the first time for a vaginal yeast infection. Insert deep into the vagina. Avoid intercourse during treatment. During therapy, condoms and diaphragms might not be effective. Avoid using douches, tampons, spermicides or other vaginal products during therapy.

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Interactions with Miconazole, Vaginal

Mizolastine, ergot alkaloids, cilostazol, disopyramide, drugs that prolong QT interval, midazolam, pimozide, statins, phenytoin, saquinavir, vinca alkaloids, busulfan, docetaxel, calcium channel blockers, oral anticoagulants, protease inhibitors, cyclosporin, tacrolimus, sirolimus, oral hypoglycaemics, carbamazepine, alfentanil, buspirone, sildenafil, alprazolam, rifabutin, methylprednisolone, reboxetine.

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