What is Fungoid?
Fungoid is an antifungal medicine. This medication prevents fungus growth on your skin. Fungoid, also known as Miconazole, is used for treating skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock's itch, ringworm, and tinea veriscolor. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for Fungoid.
Side effects of Fungoid
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction: difficulty breathing, hives, facial or throat swelling and difficulty swallowing or breathing. Seek medical assistance immediately!
If you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using Fungoid and contact your doctor immediately.
- Significant blistering, irritation or reddening may develop on treated skin after topical application of medications or medical devices.
Some of the most common side effects associated with Fungoid (Miconazole) include:
- skin peeling or itching
The risk of serious side effects is low if you apply Fungoid to your skin. However, if it is absorbed through the bloodstream, there are some side effects that can occur, including:
- Sore or dry tongue; toothache; red or swollen gingivae.
- A changed sense of taste
- Nausea, diarrhea;
- Headache.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Contact the FDA by dialing 1-800-FDA-1088 in order to report side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Hydrocortisone topical, fluconazole, topical nystatin, nystatin, clotrimazole topical, clotrimazole, ketoconazole topical
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication. Inform your healthcare provider about your medical conditions, your allergies, and the medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
If you have an allergy to miconazole, then you should avoid using Fungoid. If you have other medical conditions or concerns, ask your physician or pharmacist whether the medicine can still be safely taken.
- If you use blood thinners like Warfarin Coumadin Jantoven for treatments of any kind, such as warfarin Coumadin Jantoven.
Fungoid, or Miconazole, is not known to harm unborn babies. If you are pregnant, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. There is no way to know if miconazole topical can pass into breast milk or if it will harm a baby who is nursing. If you are breastfeeding a child, do not use this medication without consulting your doctor.
How to take Fungoid?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it. Take only by skin. Fungoid is only for skin use. This medicine should not be used for open wounds. Before and after using medication on your hands for treating skin ailments, always wash both before and after taking this treatment. Apply the cream, lotion, spray or powder according to its directions twice per day for two to four weeks for best results. Cover the area only as instructed by your physician; to protect clothing, light cotton-gauze dressing can be applied over it for added protection. Should be taken exactly as prescribed. While symptoms may subside after taking this medicine, missing doses increases your chance of reinfection resistant to antifungal medication and could increase resistance levels further down the road. If the infection does not resolve within two weeks (four for athlete's foot infections) or appears to worsen, contact your physician as soon as possible. Store away from moisture or heat at room temperature in an airtight tube when not in use. Keep tightly sealed to maintain shelf life.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as you recall, apply the missed dose. If your next dose is approaching, skip the missed dose. You should not take extra medicine to compensate for a missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
Call 1-800-222-1222 for poison help or seek immediate medical attention.
What should be avoided?
Do not administer this medicine directly into the eyes, mouth, nose, or other sensitive areas. Wear loose-fitting cotton or natural fiber clothing instead, in order to stay infection-free. Synthetic clothing restricts airflow too tightly. This may exacerbate an infection.
Interaction with other drug
Miconazole applied topically is unlikely to be affected by other medications taken orally or intravenously. Many drugs interact with each other. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines you take, including vitamins and herbal remedies.
