Generic name: miconazole nitrate
Dosage form: vaginal cream
Drug classes:Topical antifungals, Vaginal anti-infectives
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2021.
Active ingredient
Miconazole nitrate 2%
Purpose
Vaginal antifungal
Uses
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- treats vaginal yeast infections
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- relieves external itching and irritation due to a vaginal yeast infection
Warnings
For vaginal use only
Do not use
if you have never had a vaginal yeast infection diagnosed by a doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- vaginal itching and discomfort for the first time
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- lower abdominal, back or shoulder pain, fever, chills, nausea, vomiting, or foul-smelling vaginal discharge. You may have a more serious condition.
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- vaginal yeast infections often (such as once a month or 3 in 6 months). You could be pregnant or have a serious underlying medical cause for your symptoms, including diabetes or a weakened immune system.
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- been exposed to the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that causes AIDS
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
taking the prescription blood thinning medicine warfarin, because bleeding or bruising may occur
When using this product
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