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Zeasorb-AF Aerosol Powder Active Ingredients: Miconazole Aerosol Powder/Liquid Representative Names: Breezee Mist Antifungal, Lotrimin AF Aerosol Liquid, Lotrimin AF Aerosol Powder, Micatin Aerosol Liquid, Micatin Aerosol Powder, Zeasorb-AF Aerosol Powder What is miconazole aerosol powder or liquid? 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 aerosol powder or liquid? (Back to top) MICONAZOLE (Cruex® miconazole, Desenex® miconazole, Micatin®, and others) is an antifungal type of antibiotic. Aerosol miconazole, either as a powder or a solution, is used to treat fungal infections such as ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. These products do not treat fungal infections of the nails. Generic miconazole aerosol powder or aerosol solution 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 aerosol products are only for external use on the skin. Follow the directions on the label. Shake well. Spray on the affected area (or into socks and shoes) from about 6 to 10 inches for the powder, OR, from about 4 to 6 inches for the liquid spray. Do not breathe in the powder or liquid spray. 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 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 spray near your eyes; if you do get any in your eyes, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water. Be careful not to breathe in the vapor of these sprays. Aerosol products can catch fire. Keep away from lighted matches, cigarettes and other naked flames. 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.