Generic name: miconazole oral (buccal) [ mye-KON-a-zole ]
Brand names: Oravig, Monistat I.V., ORAVIG
Dosage form: buccal tablet (50 mg)
Drug class:Azole antifungals
What is miconazole?
Miconazole is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.
Miconazole buccal is a pill placed between your check and gum to treat candida (yeast) infections inside the mouth.
Miconazole buccal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use miconazole oral if you are allergic to miconazole (Monistat, Vusion, and others) or if you are allergic to milk proteins.
To make sure miconazole buccal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
liver disease; or
an allergic reaction to antifungal medicine.
It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether miconazole buccal passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.
Miconazole buccal is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years old.
How should I use miconazole buccal?
Follow all directions on your prescriptio...
