Brand Names for Miconazole 2% Cream
Miconazole 2% cream is available over-the-counter under several brand names, with Monistat being the most widely recognized brand in the United States. 1
Common Brand Names
Monistat is the primary brand name for miconazole nitrate 2% cream formulations, available in various forms including vaginal cream and topical preparations 2, 3
TopCare Miconazorb AF is another brand name that contains miconazole nitrate 2% as an antifungal product 1
Monistat 7 specifically refers to the 7-day treatment regimen using miconazole nitrate 2% vaginal cream 3, 4
Clinical Context
Miconazole 2% cream is FDA-approved and available without prescription for treating fungal infections including vulvovaginal candidiasis, athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm 1
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends miconazole 2% cream 5g intravaginally for 7 days as a standard treatment regimen for uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis 5
Both prescription and over-the-counter formulations of miconazole 2% are equally effective, with treatment success rates of 80-90% when therapy is completed 5, 6
Important Considerations
Self-medication with OTC miconazole preparations should only be advised for women previously diagnosed with vulvovaginal candidiasis who experience recurrence of the same symptoms 5
Oil-based miconazole cream formulations may weaken latex condoms and diaphragms, requiring patients to refer to condom product labeling 5
Any patient whose symptoms persist after using an OTC preparation or who experiences symptom recurrence within 2 months should seek medical care 5, 6