MiconazoleOver the counter
Pronounced my-KON-ah-zole
Brand names: Monistat, Micatin
Type: Azole antifungal (topical) · All Antibiotics & Infection Medicines
What Miconazole is used for
- Vaginal yeast infections
- Athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm
◆ Kidney note
No kidney concerns — it acts locally with minimal absorption.
Common side effects
- Mild burning or irritation at the application site
- Itching
- Redness where applied
Important cautions
- Vaginal products can weaken latex condoms and diaphragms during use
How it comes
Vaginal cream and suppositories, skin cream and powder. This guide lists forms only — it never lists strengths or doses.
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Please note: This page is a patient-education summary, not medical advice, and it deliberately contains no doses. Medicines affect everyone differently — always follow your own prescription and talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.