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Miconazole Nitrate

Dosage form
POWDER
Labeler
AvKARE
Label updated
2026-01-19
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MICONAZOLE NITRATE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Miconazole Nitrate 2.0%

Purpose

Antifungal

Uses
  • for the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis)
  • for the treatment of most superficial skin infections caused by yeast (candida albicans)
  • relieves most itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, discomfort and chafing associated with jock itch
Warnings
  • for external use only

Do not use

  • on children under 2 years of age unless by a doctor
  • avoid contact with the eyes
  • for athlete's foot and ringworm - if irritation occurs, or if there is no improvement within 4 weeks, discontinue use and consult a doctor
  • for jock itch - if irritation occurs, or if there is no improvement within 2 weeks, dicontinue use and consult a doctor

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • clean the affected area and dry thoroughly
  • apply a thin layer of powder over affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor
  • supervise children in the use of this product
  • for athlete's foot, pay special attention to spaces between toes; wear well - fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily
  • for athletes foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks
  • for jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks
  • if condition persists longer, consult a doctor
  • this product is not effective on the scalp or nails
Other information
  • protect from freezing. Avoid excessive heat.
  • do not use if package is damaged
Inactive ingredients

allantoin, chloroxylenol, fragrance, imidazolidinyl urea, microcrystalline cellulose, tricalcium phosphate, corn starch

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 85 g Bottle Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 1a26534d-eeb8-8d17-e063-6294a90a70c7 · Version 2
NDC: 42291-938