Micro-Guard Alternatives Compared
| Micro-Guard (miconazole) | Nystatin topical | Clotrimazole topical |
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| Micro-Guard (miconazole) | Nystatin topical | Clotrimazole topical |
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Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Versicolor, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Pedis. Micro-Guard may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cutaneous Candidiasis, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Paronychia. Nystatin topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Cutaneous Candidiasis, Intertrigo, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Pedis, Balanoposthitis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Versicolor, Vaginal Yeast Infection, Paronychia. Clotrimazole topical may also be... View more |
Related suggestions Cutaneous Candidiasis
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| More about Micro-Guard (miconazole) | More about Nystatin topical | More about Clotrimazole topical | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Nystatin topical has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 29 ratings on Drugs.com. 56% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Clotrimazole topical has an average rating of 8.4 out of 10 from a total of 32 ratings on Drugs.com. 82% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 11% reported a negative effect. |
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Other miconazole brands include: Absorbine Antifungal Foot Powder, Aloe Vesta, Aloe Vesta 2 in 1 Antifungal, Azolen, Baza Antifungal, Breezee Mist Antifungal, Critic-Aid Clear AF, Cruex Prescription Strength, DermaFungal, Dermagran AF, Desenex AF, Desenex Antifungal Atheletes Foot Spray Liquid, Desenex Antifungal Foot Cream, Desenex Antifungal Liquid Spray, Desenex Jock Itch, Desenex Prescription Strength, Fungoid, Fungoid Kit, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Powder, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Powder Spray, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Spray, Lotrimin AF Deodorant Powder Spray, Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Powder Spray, M-Zole 3, Micaderm, Micatin, Micon 7, Miranel AF, Mitrazol, Monistat, Monistat 1 Combination Pack, Monistat 3, Monistat 7, Monistat-Derm, NuZole, Ony-Clear, Remedy Antifungal with Olivamine, Secura Antifungal Extra Thick, Soothe & Cool Inzo, Tetterine, Triple Paste AF, Vagistat-3, Zeasorb-AF, Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel, Zeasorb-AF Jock Itch View more | Klayesta, Nyamyc, Nystop | Canesten, Canesten 1, Canesten 3, Canesten 6 Day Pessary, Clotrimazole-3, Clotrimazole-7, Desenex Antifungal Cream, Femcare, FungiCURE Pump Spray, Gyne-Lotrimin, Gyne-Lotrimin 3 Day, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Cream, Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Cream, Lotrimin AF Ringworm Cream, Trivagizole 3 View more | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with Micro-Guard:
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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September 08, 1964 |
February 03, 1975 |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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