Miconazole Nitrate
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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
OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION
Do not use on children less than 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product avoid 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.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
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
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Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532