Micogel Cream

This cream is used for the treatment of skin infections like ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch, and other fungal infections. An azole antifungal, this cream prevents the growth of the fungus on your skin, thus treating the infections.

The possible side effects that this cream could have are a mild irritation on the skin where it is applied, or a burning and itching sensation in the affected area. These symptoms do not require any medical guidance as such.

However, consult your doctor at once if you develop an allergic reaction like skin rash, swelling of the lips, tongue and face or hives. An increased redness, pain or inflammation of the affected area must also be brought to the doctor’s notice.

• Skin Fungal Infections

• Allergy

• Skin Irritation

• Skin Redness

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this cream lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The maximum salivary concentration of this cream can be observed in 7 hours after a buccal dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This cream is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Clear data is not available about the use of this cream in the breastfeeding women. Use with caution when the topical cream is applied. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Micogel Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Relin Guard 2% Cream

  Wockhardt Ltd

• Rivizole 2% Cream

  Lupin Ltd

• Fungitop 2% Cream

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Dermizole 2% Cream

  Alkem Laboratories Ltd

• Ucemic 2% Cream

  UCB India Pvt Ltd

• Rexgard 2% Cream

  Novartis India Ltd

• Coniderm 2% Cream

  Adonis Laboratories Pvt.Ltd

• Candistat 2% Cream

  Merck Consumer Health Care Ltd

• Missed Dose instructions

  The missed dose can be taken as soon as you remember. If it is time for the next dosage then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Inform your doctor immediately if you are experiencing symptoms of overdose.

This cream is an antifungal. It works by inhibiting the synthesis of ergosterol which is an important component of fungi cell membrane by inhibiting cytochrome P450 14-alpha-demethylase enzyme, thus helps in inhibiting the growth of the organism.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Lab

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Medicine

  Alprazolam

  Report the usage of either of the drugs to the doctor so that suitable dosage adjustments can be suggested. Monitoring of blood levels might be required in some cases. Symptoms like drowsiness and difficulty in breathing should be reported immediately to the doctor.

  Warfarin

  Usage of this cream along with Warfarin is recommended only after dosage adjustment. Safety monitoring is a must in such cases. Signs and symptoms like headache, presence of blood in vomit and urine, weakness, and unusual bleeding should be reported immediately.

  Antidiabetic drugs

  Inform your doctor about the usage of either of these medicines so that suitable replacement could be suggested. This combination can increase the risk of low blood glucose levels. Symptoms like headache, dizziness, drowsiness, weakness should be reported immediately.

  Atorvastatin

  Inform your doctor about the usage of either of these medicines so that suitable replacement could be suggested. This combination can increase the risk of liver injury and kidney injury. Symptoms like dark-colored urine, muscle pain, weakness, joint pain and yellowing of the skin or eyes should be reported immediately.

• Interaction with Disease

  Liver Disease

  This cream should be used with caution in the patients with liver injury. Any symptoms of rash, yellowing of eyes and skin, abdominal pain should be reported to the doctor.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Ques : What is micogel cream?

  Ans : This cream contains Miconazole Topical as an active ingredient. It works by producing the antifungal effect.

• Ques : What are the uses of micogel cream?

  Ans : This cream is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions and symptoms of diseases like cutaneous candidiasis, tinea cruris, vulvovaginal candidiasis, vaginal yeast infection, tinea versicolor, tinea pedis, and tinea corporis.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of micogel cream?

  Ans : This is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of this cream. These include body pain, difficulty in breathing, fever or chills, and headache.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal micogel cream?

  Ans : This cream should be stored at room temperature, away from heat and direct light. Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.