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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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.
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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
This shampoo contains miconazole, which is an antifungal ingredient that helps to kill yeast and bacteria.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
The Malaseb Shampoo also contains miconazole, an antifungal agent, and ketoconazole, an antifungal and anti-inflammatory agent.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
Chlorhexidine gluconate is an antiseptic that may be used to treat bacterial skin disorders, and miconazole nitrate can be used to treat fungal infections.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
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
Generic miconazole, which can be obtained without a prescription, costs about half of that at pharmacies.
—Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021
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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
This shampoo contains miconazole, which is an antifungal ingredient that helps to kill yeast and bacteria.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
The Malaseb Shampoo also contains miconazole, an antifungal agent, and ketoconazole, an antifungal and anti-inflammatory agent.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022
Chlorhexidine gluconate is an antiseptic that may be used to treat bacterial skin disorders, and miconazole nitrate can be used to treat fungal infections.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022
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
Generic miconazole, which can be obtained without a prescription, costs about half of that at pharmacies.
—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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