Miconazole ointment is used to treat skin fungal infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections of the skin. Undecylenic acid is a fatty acid that works by preventing the growth of fungus. The zinc in this product works by reducing the irritation and swelling of these types of fungal infections. This product should not be used to treat fungal infections of the scalp or nails.
Micogel® belongs to the group of antifungal pharmaceuticals that are used in dermatology.
The main active ingredient of the drug is miconazole nitrate. It is an antifungal medication, is an imidazole derivative. It has fungicidal activity against various yeast as well as yeast-like and other pathogenic fungi, able to interfere with the biosynthesis of amino acids important for the construction of steroid fungal membranes. As a result, its barrier protection is broken, the fungus dies. It also produces an antibacterial effect on gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Micogel® has a hyperosmolar effect, as a result, its use produces an anti-exudative effect. Micogel® is used for the local treatment of fungal infections of the skin, feet, nails.
Effective with: superinfection caused by gram-positive microorganisms and onychomycosis.
