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Miconazole Nitrate

This cream is also used to treat a skin condition known as pityriasis ( it is caused by virus ), it causes a lightening or darkening of the skin of the neck, chest, arms, or legs. Miconazole is an azole antifungal drug which works by preventing the growth of fungus.

  • Composition

    Miconazole Nitrate
    Fluocinolone Acitonide

  • Release form

    Gel

  • Category

    For Derma Care

Indications

It is used to treat various skin infections like athlete's foot,infection caused by ringworm, Used in vaginal candidiasis, Used to treat pityriasis, and Used to treat jock itch.

Pharmacology

Miconazole inhibits the enzyme 14-α demethylase, a cytochrome P-450 enzyme which converts lanosterol to ergosterol. As ergosterol is an essential component of the cell membrane of the fungus so inhibition of ergosterol prevents te cell walls synthesis.

Contraindications

In case of genital candidiasis the fat present in the cream damages the latex in the condoms and diaphragms so there is no longer protection guaranteed.