Drug details

Monistat Vaginal Cream (miconazole nitrate vaginal cream)

type of Antifungals, Vaginal

Monistat Vaginal Cream (miconazole nitrate vaginal cream) is an azole antifungal medication used to treat vaginal candida (yeast) infections. Some formulations of this medication are available in generic form and over-the-counter (OTC).

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache,
• burning,
• itching,
• irritation,
• swelling,
• redness,
• stinging,
• tenderness,
• pimple-like bumps,
• pain, or flaking of the treated skin;
• burning/itching/pain in the vagina or urinary opening;
• an increased need to urinate, or
• lower abdominal cramps.

The following drugs are related to Monistat Vaginal Cream, either as a replacement or used together:

• Brexafemme (ibrexafungerp tablets)
• Mycelex (clotrimazole)
• Diflucan (fluconazole)
• Sporanox (itraconazole capsules)
• Nizoral (ketoconazole)
• Ketoconazole Cream (ketoconazole cream)
• Vivjoa (oteseconazole capsules)

The following supplements are related to Monistat Vaginal Cream, and may be used together with the drug:

• Echinacea (s.)
• Yogurt (s.)