Miconazole Nitrate HTP 20 mg/g cream is an antifungal cream for the treatment of fungal and yeast infections of the skin and nails. The active ingredient, miconazole nitrate, belongs to the group of medicines known as antifungals. It acts against almost all fungi and yeasts and some bacteria that can infect the skin. The hydrophilic cream is easily absorbed into the skin.

Uses

For the treatment of skin and nail infections caused by fungi and yeasts that are sensitive to miconazole nitrate.

Dosage and directions for use

Skin infections: Apply a small amount of cream to the affected area twice daily and spread in a thin layer. Rub the cream in until it has been completely absorbed. Treatment usually lasts 2 to 6 weeks. Continue treatment for at least one week after all signs and symptoms have disappeared.

Nail infections: Apply a small amount of cream to the infected nail and/or nail bed once or twice daily. Cover the nail with a non-perforated adhesive plaster. Continue treatment until a healthy nail has grown back and the infection has completely cleared.

Important warnings

• Do not use if you are allergic to miconazole nitrate or any of the other ingredients.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Avoid application to large areas of skin, under occlusive dressings or on or near mucous membranes.
• If you take oral anticoagulants such as warfarin, regular monitoring of blood clotting (INR) is required.
• Caution is also advised when using certain diabetes medicines or phenytoin at the same time.
• Consult a doctor if there is no improvement after 14 days or if symptoms get worse.

Specifications

• Brand: HTP
• Product: Miconazole Nitrate Cream
• Active ingredient: miconazole nitrate
• Strength: 20 mg/g (2%)
• Pharmaceutical form: hydrophilic cream
• Application: fungal infections of the skin and nails
• Route of administration: cutaneous use
• Contents: 30 g
• Packaging: tube
• Other ingredients: benzoic acid (E210), ethylene glycol palmitostearate, oleoyl macrogolglycerides, polyoxyethylene palmitostearate, liquid paraffin and water
• Registration number Netherlands: RVG 23604=20409
• Shelf life after opening: 12 months
• Storage: below 25 °C