Miconazole Side Effects

Brand Names: Aloe Vesta, M-Zole Dual Pack, Lotrimin AF, Zeasorb-AF, Monistat 7, Micatin, Monistat 3

Please note - some side effects for Miconazole may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Miconazole - for the consumer

Miconazole/Zinc/White Petrolatum

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Miconazole/Zinc/White Petrolatum. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Miconazole/Zinc/White Petrolatum:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation.

Miconazole Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Miconazole Cream. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Miconazole Cream:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe or persistent burning or irritation.

Miconazole Gel

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with the use of Miconazole Gel. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Miconazole Gel:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation.

Miconazole Liquid

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Miconazole Liquid:

When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Miconazole Liquid.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation.

Miconazole Lotion

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Miconazole Lotion. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Miconazole Lotion:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation.

Miconazole Powder

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Miconazole Powder. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Miconazole Powder:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation.

Miconazole Spray

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Miconazole Spray. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Miconazole Spray:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation.

Miconazole Suppositories

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Miconazole Suppositories:

Headache; mild vaginal burning, irritation, or itching; stomach cramps.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); fever or chills; foul-smelling vaginal discharge; nausea; severe or prolonged vaginal burning, irritation, or itching; stomach pain; swelling; vomiting.

For the professional

Miconazole

During clinical studies with Miconazole Nitrate Vaginal Suppositories USP, 200 mg, 301 patients were treated. The incidence of vulvovaginal burning, itching or irritation was 2%. Complaints of cramping (2%) and headaches (1.3%) were also reported. Other complaints (hives, skin rash) occurred with less than a 0.5% incidence. The therapy-related dropout rate was 0.3%.

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