Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Miconazole
Drug Class
Corticosteroid Combinations, Topical
Chemical Class
Azole
ATC Code
A01AB09, A07AC01, D01AC02, G01AF04, J02AB01, S02AA13
Status
Essential Medicine
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Uses
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How It Works
Chemical Class
Azole
Miconazole is the derivative of Miconazole (Nitrate). It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Azole. It belongs to Antifungals pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Miconazole (Nitrate) is 416.10. Its pKa is 6.65.
How to Take It
1
Adult · Ophthalmic
2 % — As recommended.
As required.
2
Adult · PO
250 mg — 6 hourly
3
Adult · Topical
2 % — 24 hourly
Once daily
4
Child · IV Infusion
8.3 to 0.5 mg/kg.min — 8 hourly
Infuse over 30 Min
5
Child · Oral gel
5 to 10 ml — 6 hourly
6
Child · Topical
2 % — 24 hourly
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Safety Alerts
Acne, perioral dermatitis, potent corticosteroids in widespread plaque psoriasis, rosacea, untreated viral skin lesions
Important Warnings
Avoid prolonged use, keep away from eyes, under specialist supervision in psoriasis (can result in rebound relapse, development of generalized pustular psoriasis, and local and systemic toxicity)
Do not use steroid as sole therapy in psoriasis
Do not use steroids to treat diaper dermatoses in infants
If local irritation develops discontinue use
Side Effects
Burningitchingirritationerythemadrynessfolliculitishypertrichosispruritusacneiform eruptionshypo-pigmentationperi-oral dermatitisallergic contact dermatitismaceration of the skinthinning of the skin (the original structure may never return)worsening of acne and rosacea
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using
especially: phenytoin
insulin or oral diabetes medicine
a blood thinner -- warfarin
Coumadin
Jantoven
or ergot medicine -- dihydroergotamine
ergotamine
Storage
Cream, Vag Supositories, Powder Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 168.09
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
Rs 168.09 per unit
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 168.09
ServaidRs 123.73
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Miconazole, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Neevo
Rs 209Rs 20.9/unit
No DRAP alertsHIRANIS PHARMACEUTICALS
MiCool-H
Rs 103.05 ceiling
No DRAP alertsMEDERA PHARMACEUTICALS (PVT) LTD.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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