Generic name:miconazole oral (buccal) [ mye-KON-a-zole ]
Drug class:Azole antifungals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 30, 2021.
What is Oravig?
Oravig is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.
Oravig buccal is a tablet that is placed between your check and gum to treat candida (yeast) infections, such as oral thrush, inside the mouth.
Oravig 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 Oravig if you are allergic to miconazole (Monistat, Vusion, and others) or if you are allergic to milk proteins.
To make sure Oravig 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 Oravig 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.
Oravig is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years old.
How should I use Oravig?
Use Oravig exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
The usual dose of this medicine is one tablet each morning for 14 days in a row.
Brush your teeth before putting in a Oravig buccal tablet. Make sure your hands are dry before handling the tablet.
The Oravig tablet should be placed against your upper gum, just above your incisor t...
