Comparing Diflucan vs Miconazole Topical
Diflucan | Miconazole topical |
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Diflucan (fluconazole) | Miconazole topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Candida Urinary Tract Infection, Candidemia, Blastomycosis, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Coccidioidomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis - Meningitis... View more |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Vaginal Yeast Infection, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Oral Thrush, Intertrigo, Balanoposthitis, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. miconazole topical may also be... View more |
Related suggestions Vaginal Yeast Infection
Tinea Versicolor
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More about Diflucan (fluconazole) | More about Miconazole topical | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Diflucan has an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from a total of 143 ratings on Drugs.com. 52% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 36% reported a negative effect. |
Miconazole topical has an average rating of 3.1 out of 10 from a total of 4218 ratings on Drugs.com. 16% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 70% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Diflucan side effects in more detail. |
See also: miconazole topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
N/A |
Absorbine Antifungal Foot Powder, Aloe Vesta, Aloe Vesta 2 in 1 Antifungal, Azolen, Baza Antifungal, Breezee Mist Antifungal, Critic-Aid Clear AF, Cruex Prescription Strength, DermaFungal, Dermagran AF, Desenex AF, Desenex Antifungal Atheletes Foot Spray Liquid, Desenex Antifungal Foot Cream, Desenex Antifungal Liquid Spray, Desenex Jock Itch, Desenex Prescription Strength, Fungoid, Fungoid Kit, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Powder, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Powder Spray, Lotrimin AF Athlete's Foot Spray, Lotrimin AF Deodorant Powder Spray, Lotrimin AF Jock Itch Powder Spray, M-Zole 3, Micaderm, Micatin, Micon 7, Micro-Guard, Miranel AF, Mitrazol, Monistat, Monistat 1 Combination Pack, Monistat 3, Monistat 7, Monistat-Derm, NuZole, Ony-Clear, Remedy Antifungal with Olivamine, Secura Antifungal Extra Thick, Soothe & Cool Inzo, Tetterine, Triple Paste AF, Vagistat-3, Zeasorb-AF, Zeasorb-AF Drying Gel, Zeasorb-AF Jock Itch View more | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
50 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For Vaginal Candidiasis
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
All Indications (excluding Single 150 Mg Tablet Use For Vaginal Candidiasis) See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 566 drugs are known to interact with Diflucan:
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A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with miconazole topical:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
January 29, 1990 |
January 08, 1974 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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