Pack size: 1 15gm tube  |  Price is for the whole 15gm tube

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Generic: Miconazole 2% Oral Gel

Form: Oral Gel 2%

Indication

Oropharyngeal candidiasis, Oral thrush, Denture stomatitis, Fungal infections of the mouth, Throat and gut, Angular cheilitis, Dermatomycoses, Tinea pedis, Tinea corporis, Tinea cruris, Tinea versicolor

Administration

Apply on oral lesions and retain in the mouth as long as possible before swallowing. For localised lesions of the mouth, a small amount of gel may be applied directly to the affected area with a clean finger.

Adult Dose

Mouth/Throat Oropharyngeal candidiasis, Intestinal candidiasis Adult: The usual dose is 15 mg/kg/day in divided doses. One or two tea spoonfuls (5-10 ml) of gel four times daily. Continue treatment for at least 1 wk after symptoms have disappeared. Localised lesions of mouth: Smear small amount on affected area with clean finger 4 times daily for 5-7 days.

Child Dose

Mouth/Throat Oropharyngeal candidiasis Children aged 6 years and over: One tea-spoonful (5 ml) of gel four times daily. Children aged 2-6 years: One tea-spoonful (5 ml) of gel twice daily. Infants under 2 years: Half tea-spoonful (2.5 ml) of gel twice daily. Continue treatment for at least 1 wk after symptoms have disappeared. Localised lesions of mouth: Smear small amount on affected area with clean finger 4 times daily for 5-7 days.

Contraindication

Miconazole Oral Gel is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its components and in patients with liver dysfunction.

Mode of Action

Miconazole inhibits ergosterol synthesis thus damaging fungal cell wall membrane and increases its permeability, allowing leakage of nutrients.

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Safety Advice

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