MICONAZ
MICONAZOLE, VAGINAL · by MEDISURE
Composition
Cream: Miconazole nitrate 2%; with applicator. Vaginal Ovule/Supp 100 mg/200 mg/400 mg/1200 mg: Miconazole nitrate 100 mg/200 mg/400 mg/1200 mg.
Indications & Dosage
Vaginal and vulval candidiasis, Superficial sites of infection in vaginal and vulval candidiasis,Vulvitis, balanitis: Vaginal Ovule/Supp 100 mg: Adult & Children: 1 capsule daily, ovule to be inserted at night as a single dose, dose can be repeated once if necessary. Cream: Adult: Apply 1 applicator ful (5 mg) daily for 10 to 14 days, alternatively apply 1 applicator ful twice daily for7 days, course can be repeated once if necessary Children: Not recommended.
Precautions
Avoid in acute porphyrias, avoid intra-vaginal preparations (particularly those that require use of an applicator) in young girls who are not sexually active, unless there is no alternative
Pregnancy
Pregnant women need a longer duration of treatment, usually about 7 days, to clear the infection.
Lactation
Caution advised
Side Effects
Local mild burning or irritation, vaginal itching, nausea, rash, vomiting