What is Micaderm?
Micaderm is an antifungal medicine. The antifungal medication Micaderm prevents the growth of fungus on your skin. Micaderm is used for skin infections like athletes foot jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor, and yeast infections. Micaderm can be used in other ways than those listed here.
Side effects of Micaderm
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy reaction, seek immediate medical attention: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue.
Micaderm may cause serious side effects. If you experience:
- Severe blistering, irritation, and redness of the treated skin.
Micaderm can cause side effects such as:
- Itching or peeling skin.
Micaderm can cause side effects, even though the risks are low.
- Sore or dry tongue pain in the teeth html2_ reddened gums
- A changed sense of taste
- Nausea, diarrhea;
- Headache.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report adverse reactions by calling the Food and Drug Administration's hotline at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication. Inform your doctors about your allergies and medical conditions. Also, tell them which medicines you are using.
Before you take this drug
Micaderm should not be used if you have an allergy to micronazole.
If you are suffering from any other health conditions or symptoms, you should consult your doctor before using this medication.
- If you take blood thinners like Warfarin, Coumadin, and Jantoven for treatment purposes.
Micaderm is unknown to cause harm to an unborn child. If you're pregnant, consult your doctor before using this medication.The miconazole topically does not pass into the breast milk. It is also unknown if this could cause harm to a baby who was nursing. If you're breastfeeding a child, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.
How to take Micaderm?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it. Take it only as directed. Micaderm should only be used on the skin. This medicine should not be used on any open wounds. Micaderm should not be used in the vagina or rectum. You should wash your hands both before and after you use this medicine, unless it is to treat a condition of your skin on your hand. Apply the cream, lotion, spray, or powder as directed. Use the lotion, cream, spray, or powder as directed, twice a day, for two to four weeks. Cover the skin only if your doctor says so. To protect your clothing, you can use a light cotton-gauze bandage. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed. You may experience symptoms before your infection has completely disappeared. You may increase the risk of a second infection resistant to antifungal medication if you skip doses. If the infection doesn't clear in two weeks (four weeks for athletes feet) or appears to be getting worse, call your doctor. Keep the tube at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. When not in use, keep the tube closed tightly.
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as possible, apply the missed doIf your next scheduled dose is close, skip any missed ones. You should not take extra medication 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 get this medicine in your nose, eyes, or mouth. Wear clothing made of natural fabrics like cotton until your infection has cleared up. Loose-fitting cotton or other natural fiber fabrics should provide comfortable coverage while remaining comfortable against infection.
Interaction with other drug
Miconazole applied topically is unlikely to be affected by other medications you may take orally or those that are injected. Many drugs interact. Inform your healthcare providers of all the medicines that you take, including prescription medicines and over-the-counter medications.
