miconazole
noun
mi·con·a·zole
mī-ˈkä-nə-ˌzōl 
: an antifungal agent C18H14Cl4N2O used especially in the form of its nitrate
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Apply medicated creams with clotrimazole or miconazole to the affected areas at night, rinsing off the next day in the shower.
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Mar. 2025
Remember to look for shampoos that contain antifungal ingredients like ketoconazole or miconazole, consider hypoallergenic formulas to minimize potential irritations, and consult with your veterinarian for personalized recommendations.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Types of Athlete's Foot Treatments Common active ingredients in athlete's foot treatments include terbinafine, clotrimazole, miconazole, and tolnaftate.
—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024
Look for over-the-counter (OTC) topical treatments like clotrimazole 1% (Lotrimin) or miconazole 1% (Micatin).
—Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 13 Apr. 2022
And, there’s a topical ointment called Monistat (miconazole), which also stops the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes an infection, by decreasing the production of ergosterol.
—Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021
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Sarah Bradley, Health, 23 Mar. 2025
Remember to look for shampoos that contain antifungal ingredients like ketoconazole or miconazole, consider hypoallergenic formulas to minimize potential irritations, and consult with your veterinarian for personalized recommendations.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Types of Athlete's Foot Treatments Common active ingredients in athlete's foot treatments include terbinafine, clotrimazole, miconazole, and tolnaftate.
—Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024
Look for over-the-counter (OTC) topical treatments like clotrimazole 1% (Lotrimin) or miconazole 1% (Micatin).
—Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 13 Apr. 2022
And, there’s a topical ointment called Monistat (miconazole), which also stops the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes an infection, by decreasing the production of ergosterol.
—Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021
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miconazole
noun
mi·con·a·zole
mī-ˈkän-ə-ˌzōl
: an antifungal agent administered especially in the form of its nitrate C18H14Cl4N2O·HNO3 see micatin
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