Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 6, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Oravig
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tablet
Therapeutic Class: Antifungal
Chemical Class: Imidazole
Uses for miconazole
Miconazole buccal treats fungus (yeast) infections in the mouth and throat (oral thrush). It belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals and works by killing or preventing growth of the fungus or yeast.
Miconazole is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Before using miconazole
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For miconazole, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to miconazole or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies have not been performed on the relationship of age to the effects of buccal miconazole in children younger than 16 years of age. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of buccal miconazole in the elderly.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking miconazole, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their...
