Miconazole Topical

Miconazole Topical is a prescription or over-the-counter medication used for the treatment of fungal infections. 

• Miconazole Topical is available under the following different brand names: Desenex, Fungoid Tincture, Monistat Derm, Micatin, Zeasorb-AF, Cavilon Antifungal Cream

Common side effects of Miconazole Topical include:

• weakness,
• drowsiness,
• nausea,
• stomach pain,
• dizziness,
• spinning sensation,
• decreased lung function,
• diarrhea,
• constipation,
• muscle stiffness,
• numbness or tingly feeling in or around the mouth,
• headache,
• lightheadedness,
• tiredness,
• vomiting,
• loss of appetite, or
• runny nose.

Serious side effects of Miconazole Topical include:

• sudden chest pain, wheezing, feeling short of breath;
• dry cough, or cough with mucus;
• low white blood cell counts--fever, mouth sores, skin sores, sore throat; or
• liver problems--nausea, loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, itching, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Rare side effects of Miconazole Topical include:

• none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

• Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
• Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
• Serious heart symptoms such as fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheartedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Adult and pediatric dosage

Cream/aerosol powder & spray/tincture

• 2 %

Tinea

Adult dosage

• Tinea cruris, corporis & cutaneous candidiasis: Apply to the affected area twice daily x2 weeks
• Tinea versicolor: Apply every day to the affected area for 2 weeks
• Tinea pedis: Apply twice daily to the affected area for 4 weeks

Pediatric dosage

• Below 2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
• Above 2 years: Apply Topical cream or powder twice daily for up to 1 month

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows: 

• See “Dosages”

If your medical doctor is using this medicine to treat your pain, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider, or pharmacist first.

• Miconazole Topical has no noted severe interactions with any other drugs.
• Miconazole Topical has no noted serious interactions with any other drugs.
• Miconazole Topical has no noted moderate interactions with any other drugs.
• Miconazole Topical has no noted minor interactions with any other drugs.

This information does not contain all possible interactions or adverse effects. Visit the RxList Drug Interaction Checker for any drug interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist about all your products. Keep a list of all your medications with you and share this information with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your health care professional or doctor for additional medical advice, or if you have health questions or concerns.

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity

Effects of drug abuse

• None

Short-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Miconazole Topical?”

Long-Term Effects

• See “What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Miconazole Topical?”

Cautions

• None

Pregnancy & Lactation

• Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks during pregnancy
• Lactation
  • Not known whether distributed into milk; use caution