MICONAZ CREAM 20G

Indications

Approved Uses

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (vaginal yeast infection).

Off-Label Uses

Not applicable/insufficiently supported for this specific SFDA-registered vaginal cream; do not recommend off-label dermatologic uses with a vaginal formulation.

Dosage & Administration

Dosing by Condition

Vulvovaginal candidiasis: intravaginal miconazole 2% cream, typically 5 g (one applicatorful) once daily at bedtime for 7 days (per common guideline/OTC regimens).

Initial Dose

For vaginal use (2% cream): 1 applicatorful intravaginally every night at bedtime for 7 days; not typically used as topical application with specified gram amounts

Maintenance Dose

For vaginal 2% cream: 1 applicatorful every night for 7 days (not a maintenance dose regimen); treatment is typically a single 7-day course, not continued for 2-4 weeks

Maximum Dose

Not applicable as a systemic maximum; use only as per labeled vaginal regimen (e.g., typical intravaginal course) and do not exceed recommended frequency/duration without medical advice.

Children's Dosage

Children under 12 years: safety and efficacy not established; not recommended for vaginal use in prepubertal children. Children 12 years and older: same as adult dosing (1 applicatorful every night for 7 days)

How to Take

This SFDA-registered product is a vaginal cream (miconazole nitrate 2%): wash hands; preferably apply at bedtime using the supplied applicator to insert the prescribed amount intravaginally (commonly one applicatorful) for the full course; avoid intercourse/tampons during treatment if advised; wash hands after use and clean applicator if reusable.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects

Local irritation such as burning, stinging, itching, redness/erythema; less commonly rash/contact dermatitis (and for vaginal use, pelvic/vaginal discomfort may occur).

Side Effect Frequency

Common: local burning/irritation/itching/erythema; Uncommon: rash/contact dermatitis; Rare: hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., angioedema/anaphylaxis)

Safety & Warnings

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to miconazole (miconazole nitrate) or to any excipient in the formulation.

Warnings & Precautions

For vaginal use only (not oral/ophthalmic); avoid eye contact; stop if significant irritation/sensitization occurs; may weaken latex condoms/diaphragms during treatment; if on warfarin/coumarins monitor for bleeding/INR changes; seek medical advice if first episode, recurrent/persistent symptoms, or possible non-yeast causes.

Age Restriction

Vaginal miconazole 2%: generally intended for post‑pubertal/adult use; do not use in children <12 years unless directed by a clinician.

Driving Warning

Safe

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions

Latex condoms/diaphragms may be weakened (functional interaction).

Food Interaction

No restriction

Special Populations

Pregnancy

Consult Doctor

Children

Children under 12 years: safety and efficacy not established; not recommended for vaginal use in prepubertal children. Children 12 years and older: same as adult dosing (1 applicatorful every night for 7 days)

Elderly

Standard adult dosing.

Storage & Patient Advice

Stopping the Medicine

Complete the full recommended course even if symptoms improve; stop and seek medical advice if severe irritation/allergic reaction occurs or if symptoms persist/return.

Overdose

Topical/vaginal overdose is unlikely; if accidentally ingested, contact poison control/seek medical care-manage supportively (possible GI upset such as nausea/vomiting).

Patient Counseling

Vaginal use: use at bedtime with applicator and complete the full course; wash hands before/after; avoid eyes/oral use; the cream may weaken latex condoms/diaphragms during and shortly after use-use alternative contraception; seek care if severe irritation/allergy, fever/pelvic pain, foul-smelling discharge, or no improvement after completing therapy; if on warfarin, inform clinician and monitor for bleeding; store below 30°C.

Monitoring Requirements

No routine monitoring required for topical use. Monitor INR in patients on warfarin

Pharmacology

Onset of Action

Symptom improvement for vulvovaginal candidiasis often begins within 1-3 days, but complete cure requires finishing the full 7-day course.

Duration of Effect

Local antifungal effect persists with regular dosing during the treatment course; clinical cure requires completing the full regimen and symptoms may recur if therapy is stopped early.

Product Information

Available Dosage Forms

For this product: vaginal cream. (Miconazole as an ingredient is also available in other markets as topical dermatologic cream/powder/spray and vaginal suppositories/pessaries; availability varies by country/registration.)

Composition per Dose

Each 1 gram of cream contains 20mg of Miconazole Nitrate (2%)

Generic Availability

Yes

Skin Condition

Fungal

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