Miconazole Nitrate

Drug Facts

Miconazole Nitrate 2.0%

Antifungal

• 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

• 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.

• 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

• protect from freezing. Avoid excessive heat.
• do not use if package is damaged

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

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