What is miconazole tablet used for?

What is miconazole tablet used for?

MICONAZOLE (mi KON a zole) is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat certain kinds of fungal or yeast infections of the mouth.

Can miconazole be used orally?

Miconazole oral is used for local treatment of oropharyngeal candidiasis. Miconazole oral is available under the following different brand names: Oravig.

How do you take miconazole tablets?

Insert the tablet or the applicator into the vagina as far as it will comfortably go. Slowly press the plunger of the applicator to release the tablet. If you have itching/burning around the outside of the vagina (vulva), apply the skin cream to that area usually twice a day for no more than 7 days.

How do u take a buccal tablet?

Place the tablet high up along your top gum, under the upper lip either side of your mouth as indicated above. The tablet must not be swallowed whole or chewed. The tablet will soften and adhere to the gum. Allow it to dissolve slowly and completely – this may take between 1 and 2 hours.

What is buccal tablet?

The tablets are “buccal tablets”, which means that instead of being swallowed like a normal tablet, they should be dissolved in the mouth. They should not be swallowed whole or chewed. The tablet is placed high up along your top gum, under the upper lip either side of your mouth.

What is meant by buccal tablet?

buccal tablet one which dissolves when it is held between the cheek and gum, permitting direct absorption of the active ingredient through the oral mucosa. enteric-coated tablet one coated with material that delays release of the medication until after it leaves the stomach.

Is miconazole poisonous?

This medicine may be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.

How quickly does miconazole work?

You should begin to feel better during the first three days of treatment with miconazole. If your symptoms do not improve or get worse, call your doctor.

What happens after taking miconazole?

Headache, vaginal/urethral burning/itching/pain, or lower abdominal cramps may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Can I swallow buccal tablets?

Put the buccal tablet in your mouth against the ulcer and let it dissolve there. Do not chew or swallow the tablet. If you do this, the tablet will not work and you may get side effects.

How often can you take buccal tablets?

The recommended dose is one or two tablets twice a day for adults and children over 12 years of age.

Can narcan be given buccal?

Naloxone is the standard treatment in response to cases of suspected opiate overdose. Buccal formulation of naloxone is a novel alternative to the licensed naloxone injection which, by removing the risk of accidental needle-stick, may be safer and easier to administer.