Miconazole Nitrate
PrescriptionNoms de marque : Miconazole Nitrate
About This Medication
DESCRIPTION Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Suppositories USP, 200 mg are white to off-white suppositories, each containing the antifungal agent, miconazole nitrate, USP 1-[2,4-Dichloro-β-[(2,4- dichlorobenzyl)oxy] phenethyl]-imidazole mononitrate, 200 mg, in a hydrogenated vegetable oil base. The molecular formula is C 18 H 14 Cl 4 N 2 O•HNO 3 ; the molecular weight is 479.14 and the structural formula may be represented as follows: 009711be-figure-01
Principes Actifs
| Ingrédient | Dosage |
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| Miconazole Nitrate | - |
Indications et Utilisation
Posologie et Administration
Side Effects Overview
Contre-indications
CONTRAINDICATIONS Patients known to be hypersensitive to this drug.
Frequently Asked Questions
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Suppositories USP, 200 mg are indicated for the local treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (moniliasis). Effectiveness in pregnancy has not been established. As miconazole nitrate is effective only for candidal vulvovaginitis, the diagnosis should be confirmed by KOH smear and/or cultures. Other pathogens commonly associated with vulvovaginitis ( Trichomonas and Haemophilus vaginalis [Gardnerella] ) should be ruled out by appropriate laboratory methods.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Suppositories USP, 200 mg: One suppository (miconazole nitrate, 200 mg) is inserted intravaginally once daily at bedtime for three consecutive days. Before prescribing another course of therapy, the diagnosis should be reconfirmed by smears and/or cultures to rule out other pathogens.
CONTRAINDICATIONS Patients known to be hypersensitive to this drug.
Miconazole Nitrate is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
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- • DailyMed — Miconazole Nitrate drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Miconazole Nitrate label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 992765 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Miconazole Nitrate (FDA National Drug Code)
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Sources des données : DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS