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Iconagel

Iconagel

miconazole

Manufacturer:

IBN Sina

Distributor:

Remed

Marketer:

Euro Generics
Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing
Full Prescribing Info
Contents
Miconazole.
Description
This product is smooth, soft, white color translucent gel. Sweet taste with orange flavour. Free from undispersed particles and extraneous matter.
Each gram of gel contains: Miconazole BP 20 mg.
Action
This medicine contains Miconazole used for treating infections caused by fungi including yeast.
Indications/Uses
Miconazole (Iconagel) is used for treatment of Candidiasis of the Oropharyngeal cavity in adult and pediatric patients 4 months and older.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Half (½) a spoonful four times a day.
Infants (6-24 months): One quarter (¼) of a spoonful four times a day.
Or as directed by the physician.
Continue treatment for at least a week after symptoms have disappeared. This is to ensure that treatment is complete.
What should the patient do if they miss a dose: If the patient misses one dose, do so as soon as remembered then go back to using it normally.
Do not double dose to make up on the missed dose.
Overdosage
Signs and Symptoms of Overdose: Patient may experience nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. If the patient does, he/she may need to replace the water and minerals which are lost during vomiting and diarrhea.
What to do when the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage: If the patient has taken more than the recommended dosage, consult a physician or go to nearest emergency unit or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Contraindications
Patients with hypersensitivity to Miconazole, liver disease, infants below 6 months of age and if taking any of the following medicines because it may affect the way these medicines will work: Cisapride; Simvastatin or Lovastatin; Midazolam or Triazolam; Pimozide; Quinidine.
Special Precautions
Do not take more than the recommended dose unless prescribed by the physician.
Tell the doctor if pregnant or breast feeding. The doctor will advise whether the patient should use Iconagel.
Adverse Reactions
Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite, feeling unwell and chills. Immediately tell the doctor if any of the following symptoms have been experienced: yellowing of the skin and eyes, fever, dark coloured urine, severe blisters and bleeding in the lips, eyes, mouth, nose and genitals, skin rash, reddening, blisters or itching, swelling of the face, lips and other parts of the body, shortness of breath or wheezing.
When should the patient consult a doctor: If any undersirable effects occur.
Pregnant & lactating women should consult first with their physician.
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Drug Interactions
Do not use while taking oral anticoagulants (drugs used to thin the blood such as warfarin).
Storage
Store at room temperatures below 30°C.
MIMS Class
Oropharyngeal Anti-Infectives
ATC Classification
A01AB09 - miconazole ; Belongs to the class of local antiinfective and antiseptic preparations. Used in the treatment of diseases of the mouth.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Iconagel oral gel 20 mg/g (2% w/w)
Packing/Price
15 g x 1's;5 g x 1's