Miconazole Nitrate, Zinc Oxide, White Petrolatum
PrescriptionNoms de marque : VUSION
About This Medication
11 DESCRIPTION Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment contains the synthetic antifungal agent, miconazole nitrate (0.25%) USP, zinc oxide (15%) USP, and white petrolatum (81.35%) USP. The chemical name of miconazole nitrate is 1-[2, 4-dichloro-ß-{(2,4-dichlorobenzyl)oxy} phenethyl] imidazole mononitrate with empirical formula C 18 H 14 Cl 4 N 2 O•HNO 3 and molecular weight of 479.15. The structural formula of miconazole nitrate is as follows: The zinc oxide has an empirical formula of ZnO and a molecular weight of 81.39. The white petrolatum, which is obtained from petroleum and is wholly or nearly decolorized, is a purified mixture of semisolid saturated hydrocarbons having the general chemical formula C n H 2n+2 . The hydrocarbons consist mainly of branched and unbranched chains. White petrolatum contains butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) as stabilizer. Each gram of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment contains 2.5 mg of miconazole nitrate, USP, 150 mg of zinc oxide, USP and 813.5 mg of white petrolatum, USP containing butylated hydroxytoluene, trihydroxystearin, and Chemoderm 1001/B fragrance. Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is a smooth, uniform, white ointment. Miconazole Nitrate Structural Formula
Principes Actifs
| Ingrédient | Dosage |
|---|---|
| Miconazole Nitrate | - |
| Petrolatum | - |
| Zinc Oxide | - |
Indications et Utilisation
Comment ça marche
Posologie et Administration
Side Effects Overview
Mises en Garde et Précautions
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • If irritation occurs or if the disease worsens, discontinue use of the medication, and contact the health care provider. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Skin Irritation If irritation occurs or if the disease worsens, discontinue use of the medication, and contact the health care provider.
Contre-indications
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None • None
Pharmacocinétique
Frequently Asked Questions
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE • Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is indicated for adjunctive treatment of diaper dermatitis when complicated by documented candidiasis (microscopic evidence of pseudohyphae and/or budding yeast) in immunocompetent pediatric patients 4 weeks and older. ( 1.1 ) • Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should not be used as a substitute for frequent diaper changes. ( 1.1 ) • Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment should not be used …
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Before applying miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment, gently cleanse the skin with lukewarm water and pat dry with a soft towel. Avoid using any scented soaps, shampoos, or lotions on the diaper area. Gently apply a thin layer of miconazole nitrate, zinc oxide and white petrolatum ointment to the diaper area with each diaper change for 7 …
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • If irritation occurs or if the disease worsens, discontinue use of the medication, and contact the health care provider. ( 5.1 ) 5.1 Skin Irritation If irritation occurs or if the disease worsens, discontinue use of the medication, and contact the health care provider.
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None • None
Miconazole Nitrate, Zinc Oxide, White Petrolatum is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Miconazole Nitrate, Zinc Oxide, White Petrolatum drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Miconazole Nitrate, Zinc Oxide, White Petrolatum label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 831391 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Miconazole Nitrate, Zinc Oxide, White Petrolatum (FDA National Drug Code)
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