Miconazole
Micatin is a topical antifungal medication used to treat various fungal skin infections. It contains miconazole and works by stopping the growth of fungi on the skin. This medication is commonly used for conditions like athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch.
Micatin is a topical antifungal cream used to treat skin fungal infections such as athlete's foot and ringworm.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 218354
- Generic
- Micatin
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Micatin is used to treat tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea pedis (athlete's foot), and tinea cruris (jock itch). It is effective against superficial fungal infections caused by dermatophytes and some yeast infections.
Micatin contains miconazole, which is an azole antifungal. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol, an essential component of the fungal cell membrane, causing the fungal cell to become unstable and die.
Micatin is for external use only and should not be applied to the eyes or mucous membranes. Patients should continue using the medication for the full prescribed duration even if symptoms improve. If there is no improvement after 4 weeks of use, consultation with a healthcare provider is recommended.
Official drug label
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