Miconazole (Topical)

Brand Names : Micatin, Monistat-Derm, Zeasorb-AF

Proper Use of This Medicine

Keep this medicine away from the eyes .

Apply enough miconazole to cover the affected area, and rub in gently.

To use the aerosol powder form of miconazole:

• Shake well before using.
• From a distance of 6 to 10 inches, spray the powder on the affected areas. If it is used on the feet, spray it between the toes, on the feet, and in the socks and shoes.
• Do not inhale the powder.
• Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking.

To use the aerosol solution form of miconazole:

• Shake well before using.
• From a distance of 4 to 6 inches, spray the solution on the affected areas. If it is used on the feet, spray it between the toes and on the feet.
• Do not inhale the vapors from the spray.
• Do not use near heat, near open flame, or while smoking.

To use the powder form of miconazole:

• If the powder is used on the feet, sprinkle it between the toes, on the feet, and in the socks and shoes.

When miconazole is used to treat certain types of fungus infections of the skin, an occlusive dressing (airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap) should not be applied over this medicine. To do so may cause irritation of the skin. Do not apply an occlusive dressing over this medicine unless you have been directed to do so by your doctor .

To help clear up your infection completely, keep using this medicine for the full time of treatment , even if your condition has improved. Do not miss any doses .

Dosing - The dose of topical miconazole will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of topical miconazole. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For aerosol powder, aerosol solution, cream , and powder dosage forms:
  • For fungus infections:
    • Adults and children - Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin two times a day, morning and evening.
• For cream and lotion dosage forms:
  • For sun fungus:
    • Adults and children - Apply to the affected area(s) of the skin once a day.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store the powder form of this medicine in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the cream, lotion, and aerosol solution forms of this medicine from freezing.
• Do not puncture, break, or burn the aerosol powder or aerosol solution container.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.