Miconazole: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring
Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Miconazole. Educational only — not medical advice.
Labeled uses
Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Suppositories USP, 200 mg are indicated for the local treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis (moniliasis). Effectiveness in pregnancy has not been established. As miconazole nitrate is effective only for candidal vulvovaginitis, the diagnosis should be confirmed by KOH smear and/or cultures. Other pathogens commonly associated with vulvovaginitis (Trichomonas and Haemophilus vaginalis [Gardnerella] ) should be ruled out by appropriate laboratory methods.
Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set aa9e250b…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.
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