Miconazole vaginal

Generic name: miconazole vaginal [ my-CAW-nah-zole ]
Brand names: Micon 7, Miconazole 3, Monistat 3, Monistat 7, Monistat-1 Day or Night, M-Zole 3, Vagistat-3
Dosage forms: vaginal cream (4%-2%); vaginal cream with applicator (2%; 4%); vaginal kit (100 mg-2%; 1200 mg-2%; 200 mg-2%; 4%-2%); vaginal suppository (100 mg; 200 mg); vaginal tampon (100 mg)
Drug classes:Topical antifungals, Vaginal anti-infectives

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Nov 9, 2021. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is miconazole vaginal?

Miconazole is an antifungal medication. It prevents fungus from growing.

Miconazole vaginal is used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections.

Miconazole vaginal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

If this is the first time that you have ever had symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection, consult your doctor before using this medication.

Before taking this medicine

If this is the first time that you have ever had symptoms of a vaginal yeast infection, consult your doctor before using this medication.

You should not use miconazole vaginal if you have ever had an allergic reaction to it.

To make sure miconazole vaginal is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• a fever,

• abdominal pain,

• foul-smelling discharge,

• diabetes, or

• HIV or AIDS.

Do not use miconazole vaginal without...