Azolen Tincture (miconazole nitrate)
Topical Antifungals Topical Tincture
Last reviewed · Source: First Databank (FDB) drug data
Overview
Miconazole nitrate, an imidazole derivative, a synthetic azole antifungal agents.
USES: This medication is used to treat certain skin infections caused by fungus (athlete's foot, ringworm, jock itch). Miconazole reduces the red skin patches, itching, and peeling that occur with these skin infections. It works by stopping the growth of certain types of fungus.
Miconazole belongs to a class of drugs known as azole antifungals. This medication is not effective for treating fungal infections of the scalp or nails. Do not use this product on children under 2 years old unless directed by the doctor.
If you are self-treating with this medication, it is important to read the package instructions carefully before you start using this product to be sure it is right for you. (See also Precautions section.)
Generic name: miconazole nitrate
Pronunciation: (mye-KON-a-zole)
Drug class: Topical Antifungals
Therapeutic class: Dermatological
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Indications
The following indications are listed for Azolen Tincture:
- Cutaneous Candidiasis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Pedis
- Tinea Versicolor
Also known as: Corporeal Ringworm, Cutaneous Candidosis, Cutaneous Moniliasis, Dermatomycosis Pedis, Dhobie Itch, Eczema Marginatum, Jock Itch, Pityriasis Versicolor, Tinea Circinata, Tinea Furfuracea, Tinea Glabrosa, Tinea Inguinalis, Tinea Of The Foot.
Dosing
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Miconazole nitrate is administered topically as a cream, powder, or aerosol powder or tincture, or intravaginally as a vaginal cream or suppository. Miconazole powder or aerosol powder are not recommended for use on the scalp or nails.
| Drug label | Dosing type | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Azolen 2% Tincture | Maintenance | Apply a thin layer to the affected area(s) by topical route 2 times per day in the morning and evening. |
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Drug interactions
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There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.
There are no severe interactions for this drug.
There are no moderate interactions for this drug.
Contraindications
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There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.
There are no severe contraindications for this drug.
- No disease contraindications
Adverse reactions
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Rare or Very Rare
- Blistering skin
- Skin rash
Rare or Very Rare
- Dermatitis due to topical drug
- Erythema
- Paresthesia
- Skin irritation
Precautions
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Because small amounts of miconazole nitrate are absorbed from the vagina, the manufacturer states that the vaginal preparations should not be used in the first trimester of pregnancy unless the drug is considered essential to the welfare of the patient. For self-medication, miconazole nitrate vaginal suppositories or vaginal cream should not be used in pregnant women unless otherwise instructed by a physician. Follow-up reports from clinical studies during which miconazole vaginal preparations were used for up to 14 days in pregnant women have revealed no adverse effects or complications attributable to therapy with the drug in infants born to these women. Prolonged gestation has occurred in rats, but not in rabbits, receiving oral miconazole nitrate. In addition, fetotoxicity and embryotoxicity have occurred in rats and rabbits and dystocia in rats in reproduction studies using oral miconazole nitrate dosages of 80 mg/kg and higher; these effects were not observed in rats following intravaginal administration of the drug.
It is not known whether miconazole nitrate is distributed into milk. Miconazole nitrate should be used with caution in nursing women.
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ICD codes
| Code | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Cutaneous candidiasis | ||
| B37.2 | ICD10CM | Candidiasis of skin and nail |
| Tinea corporis | ||
| B35.4 | ICD10CM | Tinea corporis |
| Tinea cruris | ||
| B35.6 | ICD10CM | Tinea cruris |
| Tinea pedis | ||
| B35.3 | ICD10CM | Tinea pedis |
| Tinea versicolor | ||
| B36.0 | ICD10CM | Pityriasis versicolor |
ICD code information from First Databank (FDB).
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