Generic Name - Miconazole
Category - Antifungal medication
Indications
Fungal skin infection.
Generic Monistat is used to treat fungal skin infections such as candida, ringworm, athlete's foot, and jock itch. Monistat derm is an antifungal type of antibiotic. Monistat topical prevents fungus from growing on your skin.
Generic for Monistat Contraindications and Drug Interactions
Generic Monistat is contraindicated in patients, who are hypersensitive to this drug, medications that belong to this class of drugs or had an allergic reaction to it in the past.
Generic Monistat should not be taken by patients who have a history of the following ailment conditions.
Diabetes mellitus
Immunosuppression, recent chemotherapy treatments, or infection with the human immunodeficiency ( HIV) virus
There are a number of medications that interact with Generic Monistat. It is important to take the doctor's counsel if you are taking any of the following.
Spermicides
Warfarin
Generic for Monistat Dosage
The following information just highlights the general average dosage of GenericMonistat
The usual recommended dosage of Generic Monistat for vaginal candidal infections is 1 applicatorful inserted into the vagina at bedtime for 7 consecutive days.
Generic for Monistat Adverse Effects
Some of the most serious Generic Monistat side Effects include shortness of breath, closing of your throat and swelling of the lips, face, or tongue or hives.
This is not a complete list of all Side effects. Do concur with your doctor and follow his directions completely when you are taking Generic Monistat.
Generic for Monistat and Pregnancy
Studies do not indicate whether Generic Monistat may harm the growing fetus. Hence, use Generic Monistat only after talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Generic for Monistat and Breastfeeding
It is not known whether Generic Monistat passes into human breast milk. Do consult your doctor and seek medical opinion.
Generic for Monistat and Pediatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Monistat in pediatric patients have not been established.
Generic for Monistat and Geriatric
The safety and effectiveness of Generic Monistat in geriatric patients have not been established.
Note
The above information about Generic Monistat serves as an information resource only and is not intended to substitute professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the counsel of your doctor, physician or pharmacist before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing therapy. |
