Question 1

is miconazole nitrate safe to use during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Topical yes: If using as a topical agent for yeast / fungus it is safe. Oral miconazole "buccal" is a class C drug for pregnancy and should be used by physician prescription and after consult weighing the risks and benefits. Good luck and congratulation on the pregnancy.

Question 2

i have a yeast infection and took a miconazole nitrate 2% (one day) treatement, i am trying to get pregant, is it safe, how long do i need to wait?

Accepted Answer

A few days : A few days is sufficient.

Question 3

lip pigmentation like dark outline around lip edges, is valbet cream with beclomethasone dipropionate, miconazole nitrate and neomycin sulphate safe?

Accepted Answer

Need to see a pictur: I first need to see a picture to make a diagnosis, then I can tell you the treatment options.

Question 4

i'm in 2nd trimester of pregnancy. i've had reccuring yeast infections (4times). i used cefime tablets with miconazole and it was gone for about a month but it's back again. kindly help, the itch and the thrush is unbearable.

Accepted Answer

Talk to your OB: Talk to your OB Dr about treatment during pregnancy with an oral antifungal. A single dose of fluconazole 150 mg to treat vaginal yeast infection during pregnancy does not appear to be associated with the birth defects or any other problems with the fetus. Using the oral antifungal along with a topical antifungal is 90% effective in curing recurrent yeast infections.

Question 5

my wife is in the first trimester and seems to have a yeast infection. is topical clotrimazole or miconazole safer to use? are they completely safe? are homeopathic creams like yeast-gard safe for use during pregnancy? are there natural remedies?

Accepted Answer

: They can be used in pregnancy, use the tablet form. Good luck.

Question 6

what does miconazole nitrate do to my eczema?

Accepted Answer

Anti-fungal: The theory behind this is that it kills the fungus that might be responsible for eczema.

Question 7

can miconazole nitrate cream cure bv?

Accepted Answer

No: Miconazole is an antifungal. Bv is caused by gardnerella vaginalis, a bacterium.  Bv is usually treated with Flagyl or Cleocin (clindamycin phosphate) and sometimes with ampicillin.

Question 8

i have sebborheic dermatitis on my face. should i use miconazole nitrate?

Accepted Answer

Many options: Seborrheic dermatitis responds to a wide variety of treatments. You and your physician will want to work together to find what works for you. It's not curable, but easy to keep at bay.

Question 9

where should you apply miconazole nitrate?

Accepted Answer

Site of infection: This is an antifungal given for infection of the skin, nails and vagina.  It should be applied to whichever of these sites is infected, lightly, several times per day after cleaning and drying.

Question 10

can i use miconazole nitrate cream 2% while pregnant? i am 11 weeks along. i used it last night then also realized it was expired this morning.

Accepted Answer

Safe, effective: Yes, miconazole is safe in pregnancy. And medication expiration dates are very conservative. Even years after the printed date, most drugs are equally effective and no more toxic. Don&#x27;t worry about it. However, you should discuss with your obstetrician and confirm the diagnosis; other conditions can mimic yeast and could be serious, especially in pregnancy.

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Is miconazole nitrate safe to use during pregnancy?

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I have a yeast infection and took a miconazole nitrate 2% (one day) treatement, i am trying to get pregant, is it safe, how long do i need to wait?

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Lip pigmentation like dark outline around lip edges, is valbet cream with beclomethasone dipropionate, miconazole nitrate and neomycin sulphate safe?

A member asked:

I'm in 2nd trimester of pregnancy. i've had reccuring yeast infections (4times). i used cefime tablets with miconazole and it was gone for about a month but it's back again. kindly help, the itch and the thrush is unbearable.

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My wife is in the first trimester and seems to have a yeast infection. is topical clotrimazole or miconazole safer to use? are they completely safe? are homeopathic creams like yeast-gard safe for use during pregnancy? are there natural remedies?

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What does miconazole nitrate do to my eczema?

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Can miconazole nitrate cream cure bv?

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I have sebborheic dermatitis on my face. should i use miconazole nitrate?

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Where should you apply miconazole nitrate?

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Can i use miconazole nitrate cream 2% while pregnant? i am 11 weeks along. i used it last night then also realized it was expired this morning.

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