Selasa, 18 Maret 2014

Miconazole Nitrate: A Short Guide To Uses And Procedures

By Adah Determan


Don't be so hard on yourself if you have a fungal infection as they are extremely common and can be seasonal. Luckily, fungal infections are easily treatable with different types of creams. One type of cream is miconazole nitrate 2 % antifungal cream and works extremely well. The cream is a 2% cream that fights fungal infections. In this article, you'll learn how to use these creams as well as how they can help you in your antifungal treatment.

The medication is relatively safe but if you are pregnant or breastfeeding; you may not be able to use this cream. Miconazole is not for internal use. Avoid contact with eyes and oral membrane. Contact the doctor immediately in case you swallow the medication. The medication does not work on the scalp or fingernails. This antifungal location cannot be used on children younger than 2 years of age unless specifically indicated by a doctor. Tell your doctor if the infection returns in seven days or within 2 months. You may need a stronger medication. Vaginal formulations may interfere with contraception measures. For example, vaginal formulations may affect the latex in condoms, diaphragms and cervical caps and interfere with OCPs as well. Most doctors recommend you use a secondary method of contraception or restrain from sexual intercourse to prevent cross infection and pregnancy.

The fungal cells disintegrate with regular use of the antifungal cream and the compound is very effective in fungal conditions like athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm etc. Most doctors also recommend topical application of miconazole for oral and vaginal infections as well. In the last few years, miconazole has gained dubious popularity as a hair growth aid. There is no proof to back up this claim but topical applications of a similar chemical compound called ketoconazole has been shown to increase hair growth. As a result, the compound is under active research to ascertain its hair growth properties.

When starting this compound for antifungal treatment, doctors recommend brand name and type of form you will need for your case. Then you must read the instructions very carefully to make sure you will not receive a reaction from using this type of cream. If you are using this on a skin infection, you want to apply the lotion twice a day to the area that is infected. But make sure to wash your hands before and after using the cream so the infection does not spread and germs are not consumed.

If you are diabetic or have any re-occurring and constant medical conditions, your doctor may prescribe other medication to offset affects that may come from using this cream as some of these conditions may worsen an infection. If you have diabetes, your primary physician may increase anti-diabetic medication to bring down your blood sugar into control and help with the fungal infection as well. Most patients see an improvement in 10 -- 15 days. However, if the infection does not clear up, check with your doctor immediately.




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