What drug class is miconazole?

miconazole is classified as a Azoles.

Is there a generic version of miconazole?

Yes, generic versions of miconazole are available. See the Exact Equivalents section above for FDA-rated generic alternatives.

How does miconazole work?

miconazole mechanism of action information is available in the Drug Information section of this page.

Miconazole

Also sold as: Hongo Killer Ultra, Rash Relief Antifungal, Inzo, Malaseb, Vagistat (+10 more)

AzolesPrescription OnlyGeneric Available

Related Medications

Important: Only drugs listed as "Exact Equivalents" (FDA AB-rated) are confirmed interchangeable. All other listings are for informational reference only and do NOT indicate that drugs can be substituted without a physician's explicit guidance.

Same Pharmacologic Class

These drugs share a pharmacologic classification but are NOT interchangeable. Listing here does not imply clinical equivalence. A physician must evaluate each drug individually for the patient's specific condition.

Classification: Azoles (source: RxClass/NLM)

Insurance Coverage User-Reported

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No community coverage data yet for miconazole.

Coverage data submission coming soon.

Drug Information

Indications & Uses

Uses for the treatment of most athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis) relieves most itching, scaling, cracking, burning, redness, soreness, irritation, discomfort and chafing associated with jock itch

Dosage & Administration

Directions Clean the affected area and dry thoroughly Apply a thin layer of powder over affected area twice daily (morning and night) or as directed by a doctor Supervise children in the use of this product For athlete's foot, pay special attention between spaces in toes; wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily For athlete's foot and ringworm, use daily for 4 weeks For jock itch, use daily for 2 weeks If condition persists longer, consult a doctor This product is not effective on the scalp or nails.

Warnings & Precautions

Warnings For external use only Do not use on children under 2 years of age unless directed by a doctor on scalp or nails When using this product avoid contact with the eyes Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs there is no improvement within 4 weeks when used for the treatment of athlete's foot or ringworm there is no improvement within 2 weeks when used for the treatment of jock itch Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control center right away.

Verify with Primary Sources

Always verify clinical information with authoritative sources.

DailyMed (NLM/NIH)FDA-approved drug labeling↗FDA Orange BookTherapeutic equivalence data↗RxNorm (NLM/NIH)Drug nomenclature & relationships↗