What is Miconazole oral?
Micronazole fights infections that are caused by fungus. The Miconazole Buccal pill is placed between the check and gum in order to treat yeast (Candida) infection inside your mouth. This medication guide does not list all possible uses for miconazole buccal.
Side effects of Miconazole oral
If you experience any of the following symptoms of an allergy: difficulty breathing or swallowing; swelling in your lips, face, throat, or tongue; or hives, seek emergency medical attention.
Side effects that may occur from taking miconazole orally include:
- Nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain;
- Diarrhea;
- Headache;
- Changes in your taste buds.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Report adverse reactions by calling the FDA 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
If you have an allergy to the miconazole ingredient (Monistat or Vusion) or to milk protein, you should avoid using miconazole.
Tell your doctor about any of the following to ensure that miconazole is right for you:
- Liver Disease
- Antifungal medication can cause an allergic reaction.
This medicine is unknown to cause harm to an unborn child. Inform your doctor of any pregnancy or plans to get pregnant. The effects of miconazole on nursing babies are not yet known. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding. Anyone younger than 16 is not allowed to use Miconazole Buccal.
How to take Miconazole oral?
Do not alter the instructions on your prescription. Use this medication only as directed. Do not exceed the recommended dosage or use it for a longer period of time. This medicine's usual dosage is 1 tablet every morning for 14 consecutive days. Before inserting a buccal tab, brush your teeth. Be sure to dry your hands before you handle the buccal tablet. Place the buccal miconazole tablet against your gums, above your incisor teeth. The incisor teeth can be found on both the left and right sides of each front tooth. The rounded edge of the tablet should be placed against the gum. To ensure the tablet remains in place, close your mouth for 30 seconds and gently press your finger against your cheek. The buccal tablet should not be chewed or swallowed. Keep it in position until morning. While the tablet is still in its place, avoid touching it or pressing on it. While the tablet is in your mouth, you can eat or drink as normal. However, avoid chewing any gum. If the buccal tablet becomes loose within the first six hours of placing it in your mouth, try to put it back. Throw away the old tablet if it won't remain in your mouth. Replace it with a brand new one. You should drink plenty of water if you swallow the tablet during its first six hours. Then replace it with a brand new one.
If you swallow a tablet or it comes out of the socket after 6 hours, don't put in another one. Do not put a new one in until the morning. Rinse your mouth out with water if any of the pieces remain the following morning. The new tablet should be placed on the opposite side of the one you used the previous day. Each morning, switch sides in your mouth when you use a new tablet. If your symptoms don't improve or worsen, call your doctor. Stay away from heat and moisture at room temperature.
Details on dosage
Adult dose for oral thrush:
Use 50mg buccally on the gum area (canine fascia) for 14 days.
Use for the treatment of localized oropharyngeal Candida
The usual pediatric dose for oral thrush is:
For 16-year-olds and older, apply 50 mg buccally once daily to the area of the upper gum for a period of 14 days.
Oropharyngeal Candida: Use for local treatment
What happens if I miss the dose?
As soon as possible, take the missed dose. If your next dose is due soon, skip any missed ones. You should not take more 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?
While brushing your teeth, avoid chewing gum or swishing fluid in your mouth. If your upper denture interferes with the buccal tab, you should not wear it.
Interaction with other drug
Inform your doctor of all the medicines you are currently taking and those that you will stop or start using.
- Phenytoin;
- Oral glucose medication;
- A blood thinner: warfarin coumadin jantoven
- Ergot medicine: dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, and methylergonovine.
The list below is not exhaustive. Miconazole Buccal may also interact with other drugs, such as vitamins and herbs. This medication guide does not list all interactions.
