Therapeutic Action
Antifungal
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Antifungal
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Cutaneous candidiasis (groin, abdominal folds, intergluteal fold, sub-mammary folds, interdigital spaces of the toes or fingers) Candidal balanitis Mild dermatophyte infection of the glabrous skin and skin folds
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May cause: local irritation; allergic reactions. In the event of genital candidiasis, inform patients that the oil-based cream may damage the latex in condoms and diaphragms and reduce their effectiveness. Pregnancy: no contra-indication Breast-feeding: no contra-indication. In the event of mammary candidiasis, clean the breast before nursing and apply cream after nursing.
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2% cream, tube
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Child and adult: one application 2 times daily, in a thin layer, to clean and dry skin
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Cutaneous candidiasis: 2 to 4 weeks Candidal balanitis: one week Dermatophyte infection: 2 to 3 weeks
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For the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis, miconazole cream may complement, but does not replace, treatment with clotrimazole vaginal tablets.
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– Below 25 °C
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one application 2 times daily, in a thin layer, to clean and dry skin
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