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==Adult Dosing==
==Adult Dosing==
===[[Candidiasis]], cutaneous===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x2 weeks
===[[Tinea corporis]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x4 weeks
===[[Tinea cruris]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x2 weeks
===[[Tinea pedis]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x4 weeks
===Indications by Disease===
===Indications by Disease===
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==Pediatric Dosing==
==Pediatric Dosing==
===[[Candidiasis]], cutaneous===
Same as adult
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x2 weeks
===[[Tinea corporis]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x4 weeks
===[[Tinea cruris]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x2 weeks
===[[Tinea pedis]]===
*Apply 2% Cream BID to affected area x4 weeks


===Indications by Disease===
===Indications by Disease===

Latest revision as of 12:34, 20 March 2026

Administration

  • Type: Antifungal
  • Dosage Forms: 2% Cream
  • Routes of Administration: Topical
  • Common Trade Names: Monistat-Derm, Desenex, Lotrimin, Micatin, Zeasorb

Adult Dosing

Indications by Disease

DiseaseDoseContext
Candida vulvovaginitis2% cream applied vaginally for 7 days OR 4% cream x 3 daysIntravaginal therapy
Candidiasis2% cream applied topically BID x 2 weeksCutaneous candidiasis
Tinea corporis2% cream applied topically BID x 4 weeksMild disease
Tinea cruris2% cream applied topically BID x 2 weeksTopical antifungal
Tinea pedis2% cream applied topically BID x 4 weeksTopical antifungal

Pediatric Dosing

Same as adult

Indications by Disease

Special Populations

Pregnancy Rating

  • Risk of fetal harm not expected
  • May use during pregnancy

Lactation risk

  • May use while breastfeeding

Renal Dosing

  • Adult: No adjustment needed
  • Pediatric: No adjustment needed

Hepatic Dosing

  • Adult: No adjustment needed
  • Pediatric: No adjustment needed

Contraindications

  • Allergy to class/drug

Adverse Reactions

Serious

Common

  • Skin irritation
  • Burning
  • Pruritus

Pharmacology

  • Metabolism: Hepatic
  • Info: Minimal systemic absorption from topical use

Mechanism of Action

  • Azole antifungal
    • Inhibits ergosterol synthesis in fungal cell membranes

See Also

References

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