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Miconazole

Uses for the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis) relieves most itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
  • proven clinically effective in the treatement of most anthlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm
  • for effective relief of itching, scaling, burning and discomfort
How to take it
  • wash affected area and dry throughly
  • apply a thin layer over affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor
  • supervise children in the use of this product
Do not take if
on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor

What it is used for

Uses

  • proven clinically effective in the treatement of most anthlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm
  • for effective relief of itching, scaling, burning and discomfort

How to take it

Directions

  • wash affected area and dry throughly
  • apply a thin layer 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 netween toes, wear well-fiting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily
  • for athelte's foot and ringworm use daily for 4 weeks, for jock itch use daily for 2 weeks; if conditions persists longer, ask a doctor

While you are taking it

When using this product

  • avoid contact with eyes

Side effects, and when to stop

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • irritaiton occurs
  • there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete's foot or ringworm) or 2 weeks (for jock itch)

Who should not take it

Do not use

  • on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor

Warnings

Warnings

For external use only.

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient

Miconazole Nitrate 2%

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Miconazole; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/miconazole

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Miconazole. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/miconazole

AMA 11th

Miconazole. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/miconazole

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