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An imidazole antifungal agent that is used topically and by intravenous infusion.<\/p>\n

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A drug used to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.<\/p>\n

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An antifungal drug. Miconazole is used to treat certain types of fungus infections of the skin and the vagina. It is available by prescription for injection, as a vaginal suppository, and as a cream. Miconazole is also available without prescription in many brands as a cream, powder, spray, and vaginal suppository.<\/p>\n

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One of the imidazoles group of antifungals which includes clotrimazole and ketoconazole. Active against a wide range of fungi and yeasts, their main indications are vaginal candidiasis and dermatophyte skin infections. Miconazole is used as a cream or ointment; it may also be given orally (for oral or gastrointestinal infections), or by injection (for systemic infections such as aspergillosis or candidiasis).<\/p>\n

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An antifungal medication employed through topical application, available in the forms of creams, ointments, or powders. It’s used to treat tinea skin infections like athlete\u2019s foot, and as vaginal suppositories for vaginal candidiasis (thrush). In rare instances, miconazole in cream or vaginal suppository form might lead to a burning sensation or rash. It’s important to note that vaginal preparations could potentially damage diaphragms or latex condoms.<\/p>\n

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An imidazole antifungal agent that is used topically and by intravenous infusion. A drug used to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails. An antifungal drug. Miconazole is used to treat certain types of fungus infections of the skin and the vagina. It is available by prescription for injection, as a vaginal suppository, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22711","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-m"],"yoast_head":"\nMiconazole - Definition of Miconazole<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"An imidazole antifungal agent that is used topically and by intravenous infusion.A drug used to treat fungal infections of the skin and nails.An antifungal drug. 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