Secura Antifungal (Topical)
Generic name:miconazole (topical route) [ mye-KON-a-zole ]
Drug class:Topical antifungals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Apr 20, 2022.
The Secura Antifungal brand name has been discontinued in the U.S. If generic versions of this product have been approved by the FDA, there may be generic equivalents available.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Aloe Vesta 2-N-1 Antifungal
- Aloe Vesta Antifungal
- Baza Antifungal
- Carrington Antifungal
- Derma Gran AF
- DiabetAid Antifungal Foot Bath
- Fungoid
- Lotrimin AF
- Micatin
- Micro-Guard
- Mitrazol
- Monistat 1
- Monistat Derm
- Neosporin AF
- QC Miconazole Nitrate
- Secura Antifungal
- Soothe & Cool Inzo Antifungal
- Tetterine
- Therasoft Antifungal
- Triple Care Antifungal
- Triple Care EPC
- Zeasorb-AF
Available Dosage Forms:
- Tincture
- Spray
- Tablet, Effervescent
- Cream
- Gel/Jelly
- Powder
- Ointment
- Kit
Therapeutic Class: Antifungal
Chemical Class: Imidazole
Uses for Secura Antifungal
Miconazole belongs to the group of medicines called antifungals. Topical miconazole is used to treat some types of fungus infections.
Some of these preparations may be available without a prescription.
Before using Secura Antifungal
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Although there is no specific information comparing use of topical miconazole in children with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of topical miconazole in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even i...