What is MiconazorbAF?
MiconazorbAF is an antifungal drug. The medication prevents the growth of fungus on your skin. MiconazorbAF is used for treating skin infections, such as athletes foot jock itch, ringworm, tinea veriscolor, and yeast infections. MiconazorbAF can be used in other ways not mentioned in the medication guide.
Side effects of MiconazorbAF
If you experience any of the following signs and symptoms of an allergy reaction: difficulty breathing, hives, swelling of lips, face, throat or tongue and difficulty swallowing or eating. Seek medical assistance immediately.
MiconazorbAF can cause severe side effects. If you experience:
- Severe blistering, irritation, and redness of the treated skin.
Some of the common side effects associated with miconazorbaf include:
- Itch or peeling skin.
Miconazorbaf can cause side effects, even though the risks are low.
- Pain in the teeth;
- A changed sense of taste
- Nausea, diarrhea;
- Headache.
There may be other side effects. For medical advice on side effects, call your doctor. Call the FDA's Side Effect Report Line at 1-800-FDA-1088 if experiencing side effects.
Similar/related drugs
Hydrocortisone Topical, Fluconazole, Topical Nystatin, Nystatin, Clotrimazole Topical, Clotrimazole, and Ketoconazole Topical
Warnings
Please read all the instructions on the label or package of your medication. Notify your doctors of any allergies or medical conditions you have, including any medications you are currently taking.
Before you take this drug
MiconazorbAF 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 or Jantoven for any medical condition.
MiconazorbAF is unknown to cause harm to an unborn child. If you're pregnant, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor. There is no way to know if miconazole topically passes through breast milk or if it can harm nursing babies. If you're breastfeeding a child, do not take this medication without consulting your doctor.
How to take MiconazorbAF?
Do not exceed the recommended dosage or duration. Use the recommended dose and do not exceed it. Take not by mouth. MiconazorbAF should only be applied to the skin. This medication should only be applied to wounds that are open. MiconazorbAF 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 product 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. As prescribed, take this antifungal medicine exactly as directed. Even though symptoms may have subsided by now, skipping doses increases your risk of another infection that cannot be effectively treated with antifungals and could increase resistance over time. If the infection doesn't clear in two weeks (or four weeks for athletes feet or seems 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 dose. If the next dose is quickly approaching, skip any missed ones and go directly back on schedule. 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 loose-fitting cotton or other natural fiber clothing until the infection has cleared up.
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.
