Micotar mouth gel, 40 g

Area of application

This medicine is an antifungal used to treat yeast infections of the oral mucosa, also known as oral thrush.It has a fungicidal effect and effectively combats fungal infestation.

Active ingredients and ingredients

The oral gel contains 20 mg miconazole as the active ingredient.The following excipients are also included: 8.8 mg ethanol 96% (V/V), glycerol, potato starch, polysorbate 20, saccharin sodium, purified water, 23 mg total sodium ion, orange flavor, cocoa flavor, benzyl alcohol, limonene, linalool, geraniol, benzyl cinnamate, citral, citronellol.

Contraindications

This medicine must not be used if you or the child being treated are allergic to miconazole, related antifungal medicines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.The medicine should also not be used in cases of liver dysfunction or in infants under 4 months of age and children in whom the swallowing reflex is not yet fully developed.In addition, it must not be taken at the same time as certain medicines that are broken down by the enzymes cytochrome P450-3A4 or cytochrome P450-2C9, such as certain medicines for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, allergies, psychiatric disorders, malaria, migraines, cholesterol lowering, sleeping pills and sedatives and anticoagulants.

Dosage

Always use the medicine exactly as described or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist.The recommended dose for infants and children between 4 and 24 months is one small measuring spoon (1 ml gel) four times daily.For adults and children aged 2 and over, one large measuring spoon (2 ml gel) is intended four times a day.The dosage information is a guideline and may vary depending on the size of the oral cavity.Treatment should be continued for at least a week after the symptoms disappear.If the signs of oral thrush do not go away within the first 5 days of starting treatment, you should consult a doctor.

Intake

The gel is intended for use in the oral cavity.Apply it four times throughout the day after meals.Apply the oral gel to the oral mucosa with a clean finger and distribute it evenly.For infants and young children, you should apply the gel in small portions to the front of the mouth to prevent it from entering the respiratory tract.The gel should be kept in the mouth for as long as possible and then swallowed.During daily dental care, dentures and braces should also be brushed with oral gel.

Patient information

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using the product.Avoid contact with eyes.Particular caution is required if the disease occurs for the first time, if there are frequent fungal infections within the last 12 months or if you are taking other medicines at the same time.In infants and young children, the gel should be applied carefully to avoid aspiration.The preparation has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.The product should not be used in the first three months of pregnancy.From the 4th month of pregnancy, the oral gel should only be used on the express instructions of the doctor.During breastfeeding, the medicine should only be used on the express instructions of the doctor.

Notes

No prescription is required for this product.For information about risks and side effects, read the package leaflet and ask your doctor or pharmacy.