What is Miconazole?
Category: Over the Counter Drugs
Most popular types: Monistat-1 Daktarin Oral Gel Monistat 7 Show all
See also: Miconazole-betamethasone Zeasorb
Miconazole is an antifungal agent used for the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis and a variety of skin and mucous membrane fungal infections. It is available in topical forms and as vaginal suppositories.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candida (fungal) infection | 61 | 2 | |
| Tinea corporis | 5 | 0 | |
| Jock itch | 3 | 0 | |
| Itching | 2 | 1 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 8 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Miconazole
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning sensation | 1 | |
| Dizzy spells | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Miconazole
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 14 | |
| Did not seem to work | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Miconazole
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 12 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 2 | |
| 10 years or more | 2 |
What people switch to and from
Patients stopped taking Miconazole and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole (Diflucan) | 1 |
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