Miconazole Topical

Uses of Miconazole Topical

Topical Miconazole is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi, including yeasts. Topical Miconazole is used to relieve: - Infections of the scalp, beard, trunk, feet and hands, and groin; - Diaper rash in infants.

How Miconazole Topical Works

Miconazole nitrate is an antifungal that works by killing both the fungus that causes the infection and any related bacteria that may be present.

Side Effects of Miconazole Topical

Burning Sensation Of The Skin, Skin Inflammation, Light Skin Patches, Problem Where Daktarin® Has Been Applied On The Skin, Burning Feeling Where Daktarin Has Been On The Skin, Itching Where Daktarin® Has Been On The Skin, Warm Feeling Where Daktarin Has Been On The Skin, Redness Of The Skin, Itching, Allergic Skin Rash Caused By Contact With Something On The Skin, Skin Rash, Hives ,

Warnings

Kidney Safe If Prescribed

Miconazole Topical is not used for internal consumption and the amount absorbed into the circulatory system also is negligible. It is, therefore, safe to be used even in a patient with renal impairment.

Alcohol Safe

As Miconazole Topical is used topically, the risk of interacting with alcohol consumed is negligible.

Pregnancy Limited Data

The safety of Miconazole Topical in human pregnancy is not established. Therefore, Miconazole Topical should only be used for pregnant women after careful risk/benefit assessment by the doctor.

Driving Generally Safe

Miconazole Topical is for external application. Therefore, it does not interfere with the ability to drive.

Liver Safe If Prescribed

Miconazole Topical is not used for internal consumption and the amount absorbed into the circulatory system also is negligible to cause any effect , therefore, safe to be used even in a patient with liver impairment.

Lactation Limited Data

It is not known whether Miconazole Topical is excreted into the human breastmilk. It is not advisable to apply topical Miconazole Topical on the chest to avoid accidental contact with the infant.

Written by , MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)

Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).