Mikozal 20 mg Cream 30 gm

Description

Mikozal contains a medicine called miconazole. This belongs to a group of medicines called ‘antifungals’. Mikozal is used for infections of the skin or nails caused by fungi including yeasts, and some bacteria. Infections may appear on the: Trunk Hands or feet Scalp or outer ear Groin Mikozal works by destroying the fungus and associated bacteria which may be present. How to use Using the cream Each tube of Mikozal is sealed. You will need to use the cap to pierce the seal Rub the cream gently into the affected area and surrounding skin with clean fingers Do not put Mikozal into or near the eyes - it is for use on the skin and nails only Do not swallow the cream For skin infections Use the cream twice a day - once in the morning and again at night. Keep using the cream for at least 7 days after all signs of infection have gone away. This will stop the infection from coming back. For nail infections Use the cream once or twice a day. Your doctor will tell you which one. Keep using the cream for 10 days after all signs of infection have gone away. This will stop the infection from coming back. Personal hygiene Unless the affected skin is on your hands, wash your hands with soap and water after using the cream Washing your hands after using the cream will stop you spreading the infection to other parts of your body or to other people Do not allow other people to use your flannel or towel. This will stop them from getting your infection Clothing that touches infected skin should be washed and changed often. Mikozal is non-greasy and should not stain clothes. Warnings and precautions Do not use Mikozal: If you are allergic to miconazole, any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6) or to other similar antifungal medicines Do not use this medicine if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Mikozal. Warnings and precautions Keep this medicine away from your eyes. If you get any cream in your eyes, rinse with water straight away. Keep your eyes open when you rinse. Side Effects Stop using Mikozal cream and tell your doctor straight away if you notice the following. You may need medical treatment. Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people) Swelling of the face, tongue or throat, difficulty swallowing or difficulty breathing Hives (also known as nettle rash or urticaria), severe irritation, reddening or blistering of your skin. These may be signs of a severe allergic reaction Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any of the following side effects: Very rare (affects less than 1 in 10,000 people) Burning sensation, itching, redness, or rash on the skin Rare (affects less than 1 in 1,000 people) Local irritation of the treated area. This is much milder than an allergic reaction Storage Information Store below 30°C. Best use within one month of opening. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines. This includes medicines that you buy without a prescription or herbal medicines. In particular tell your doctor if you are taking: Medicines to thin the blood (anticoagulants) such as warfarin. Your doctor may check that the anticoagulant is working properly Ingredients The active ingredient is Miconazole Nitrate. The other ingredients are: Glycol and polyglycol stearate, polyoxyethylenated oleic glycerides, liquid paraffin, butylated hydroxyanisole, benzoic acid, and purified water.