Candizole Miconazole 2% Vaginal Cream - 45 gm

Product Overview:

• Candizole (Miconazole) is an antifungal medication that comes as a skin cream. You can apply this cream to your affected skin as directed to treat fungal or yeast infections.

Key Features:

Topical miconazole is commonly used to treat the following conditions.

• Athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
• Jock itch (tinea cruris)
• Ringworm (tinea corporis)
• Certain skin yeast infections 

How it works?:

• MICONAZOLE treats fungal infections of the skin. It belongs to a group of medications called antifungals. It will not treat infections caused by bacteria or viruses. Miconazole is an antifungal medicine that treats certain fungal infections by disrupting the fungi’s cell structure.

Benefits:

• Topical miconazole is commonly used to treat athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and certain skin yeast infections. Topical miconazole is an antifungal medicine that disrupts the fungi’s cell structure. The most common side effect is skin irritation. Topical miconazole is available in multiple forms, including a cream, liquid, and ointment.

Directions for Use:

• This medication is for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Wash your hands before and after use. If you are treating a hand infection, only wash your hands before use. Do not get it in your eyes. If you do, rinse your eyes with plenty of cool tap water. Use it as directed on the prescription label. Do not use it more often than directed. Use the medication for the full course as directed by your care team, even if you think you are better. Do not stop using it unless your care team tells you to stop it early.
• Apply a thin film of the medication to the affected area.
• Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.

Active Ingredient(s):

• Miconazole Nitrate 2% w/w

Side Effects:

• The most common side effect of topical miconazole is skin irritation. Tell your health care provider if you have any side effects that bother you.

Topical miconazole may cause allergic reactions, which can be serious. Stop using topical miconazole and get help right away if you have any of the following symptoms of a serious allergic reaction.

• Breathing problems or wheezing
• Racing heart
• Fever or general ill feeling
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Swelling of the face, lips, mouth, tongue, or throat
• Trouble swallowing or throat tightness
• Itching, skin rash, or pale red bumps on the skin called hives
• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or fainting
• Stomach cramps
• Joint pain

• Keep topical miconazole out of the reach of children.


• Topical miconazole is for use on the skin only. Keep it away from your eyes. Topical miconazole is not effective on the scalp or nails.

Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings:

• It is not known if or how topical miconazole could affect pregnancy or harm an unborn baby. Generally, topical miconazole is not well absorbed into your body and is not likely to increase pregnancy-related risks. Tell your health care provider if you are or plan to become pregnant.
• It is not known if topical miconazole passes into breast milk. Tell your health care provider if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Your health care provider will advise you if you should take topical miconazole while breastfeeding.

Storage:

• Topical miconazole should be stored at room temperature, usually between 68 F to 77 F (20 C to 25 C). Check the product label for any other specific storage information. Some products should not be exposed to temperatures above 120 F (49 C). Some products should not be frozen. Ask your pharmacist if you have any questions about how to store your topical miconazole product.

• Q. What should I do if I miss a dose of topical miconazole?
• A. If you miss your scheduled dose of topical miconazole, apply it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the original schedule. Do not apply topical miconazole more than twice daily or more often than prescribed.
• Q. Does topical miconazole interact with foods or drinks?
• A. There are no known interactions between topical miconazole and foods or drinks.
• It is unknown if drinking alcohol will affect topical miconazole.
• Q. Does topical miconazole interact with other medicines (drug interactions)?
• A. There are no known interactions between topical miconazole and other medicines. Always tell your health care provider about any prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, vitamins/minerals, herbal products, and other supplements you are using.