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Miconazole Nitrate

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
A-S Medication Solutions
Label updated
2025-02-24
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MICONAZOLE NITRATE
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Label information

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Miconazole nitrate USP 2%

Purpose

Antifungal

Uses
  • effective in the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm (tinea corporis)
  • for effective relief of itching, scaling, burning and discomfort that can accompany these conditions.
Warnings

For external use only

Label information

Do not useon children less than 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor

Label information

When using this productavoid contact with eyes

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • irritation occurs
  • condition persists
  • there is no improvement of athlete's foot or ringworm within 4 weeks or jock itch within 2 weeks.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).

Directions
  • clean the affected area and dry thoroughly
  • apply a thin layer of the product 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 the toes; wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily
  • For athlete's foot and ringworm: use daily for 4 weeks.
  • For jock itch: use daily for 2 weeks
  • not effective on the scalp or nails
Other information
  • To open: unscrew cap, use pointed end on cap to puncture seal
  • store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
  • see carton or tube crimp for lot number and expiration date
Inactive ingredients

apricot kernel oil, benzoic acid, BHT, glycol stearate, mineral oil, PEG-6, PEG-6-32 stearate, purified water

Questions?

Call 1-866-923-4914

Label information

Distributed by:
Taro Pharmaceuticals
U.S.A., Inc.

Hawthorne, NY 10532

HOW SUPPLIED

Product: 50090-1071

NDC: 50090-1071-0 15 g in a TUBE / 1 in a CARTON

Miconazole Nitrate

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bf131f33-3ab2-4f43-add5-920e78ac36a7 · Version 4
NDC: 50090-1071