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Zeasorb-AF Active Ingredients: Miconazole Topical Representative Names: Fungoid Tincture, Micatin, Monistat-Derm, Tetterine, Zeasorb-AF Available Product Images: What is miconazole skin cream? What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? How should I use this medicine? What if I miss a dose? What drug(s) may interact with miconazole? What side effects may I notice from using miconazole? What should I watch for while taking miconazole? Where can I keep my medicine? What is miconazole skin cream? (Back to top) MICONAZOLE (Micatin®, Monistat-Derm®) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. Miconazole cream is used to treat fungal skin infections such as candida, ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. This cream does not treat fungal infections of the nails. Generic miconazole cream is available. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? (Back to top) They need to know if you have any of these conditions: •diabetes mellitus •immunosuppression, recent chemotherapy treatments, or infection with the human immunodeficiency (HIV) virus •other chronic health condition •an unusual or allergic reaction to miconazole, other medicines, foods, dyes or preservatives •pregnant or trying to get pregnant •breast-feeding How should I use this medicine? (Back to top) Miconazole skin cream is only for external use on the skin. Wash your hands before and after use (do not wash them after use if you are treating hand infections). Apply a thin layer of cream to cover the affected skin and surrounding area. You can cover the area with a sterile gauze dressing (bandage); do not use an airtight bandage (such as a plastic-covered bandage). Do not use your medicine more often than directed. Finish the full course prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional even if you think your condition is better. Do not stop using except on your prescribers advice. Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. You should not self-treat any child under 2 years of age without your prescriber's advice. Supervise any child who is using this product. What if I miss a dose? (Back to top) If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses. What drug(s) may interact with miconazole? (Back to top) Other skin products may affect the action of miconazole. Do not use any other skin products on the affected area without consulting your prescriber or health care professional. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines. What side effects may I notice from using miconazole? (Back to top) Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible: •skin rash, severe irritation, redness, burning, or blistering What should I watch for while taking miconazole? (Back to top) Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve in 7 days, although some fungal infections can take about 4 weeks to clear completely. In general, athlete's foot and ringworm, and skin infections should be treated for 4 weeks to reduce the risk of the infection coming back; jock-itch infections usually need 2 weeks of treatment. Do not get miconazole cream in your eyes; if you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. After bathing make sure that your skin is quite dry. Fungal infections like moist conditions. Do not walk about barefoot. To help prevent reinfection, wear freshly washed cotton, not synthetic, clothing. Where can I keep my medicine? (Back to top) Keep out of the reach of children. Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Last Updated:09/14/1999 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY© GOLD STANDARD MULTIMEDIA INC, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Note: The above information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that the use of the product is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before taking the product.