Miconazole Oral Gel: Dosing and Precautions
Miconazole oral gel guidance for mild oropharyngeal candidiasis, with swallowing safety precautions in young children.
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Guide category
Oral drugs
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Therapeutic action
Antifungal.
Indications
Mild oropharyngeal candidiasis.
Forms and strengths
- 2% oral gel (24 mg/ml) with a 2.5 ml or 5 ml measuring spoon depending on the manufacturer.
Dose
The oral gel should be kept in the mouth 2 to 3 minutes and then swallowed, or in young children applied to the tongue and inside of each cheek.
- Child from 6 months to 2 years: 1.25 ml 4 times daily.
- Child over 2 years and adult: 2.5 ml 4 times daily.
Duration
7 days; 14 days of treatment may be necessary.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
- Do not administer to children under 6 months or to patients with swallowing difficulties because of the risk of suffocation due to oral gel form.
- Do not administer in patients with hepatic impairment.
- Do not combine with antivitamin K agents, glibenclamide, or phenytoin.
- May cause nausea and taste disturbances.
- Pregnancy: no contra-indication.
- Breast-feeding: no contra-indication.
Source
MSF Essential drugs practical guidelines (January 2026)
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