miconazole

noun

mi·​con·​a·​zole mī-ˈkä-nə-ˌzōl 

: an antifungal agent C₁₈H₁₄Cl₄N₂O used especially in the form of its nitrate

Examples of miconazole in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Remember to look for shampoos that contain antifungal ingredients like ketoconazole or miconazole, consider hypoallergenic formulas to minimize potential irritations, and consult with your veterinarian for personalized recommendations. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024

Types of Athlete's Foot Treatments Common active ingredients in athlete's foot treatments include terbinafine, clotrimazole, miconazole, and tolnaftate. —Sherri Gordon, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2024

This shampoo contains miconazole, which is an antifungal ingredient that helps to kill yeast and bacteria. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022

The Malaseb Shampoo also contains miconazole, an antifungal agent, and ketoconazole, an antifungal and anti-inflammatory agent. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 16 Oct. 2022

Chlorhexidine gluconate is an antiseptic that may be used to treat bacterial skin disorders, and miconazole nitrate can be used to treat fungal infections. —Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2022

Look for over-the-counter (OTC) topical treatments like clotrimazole 1% (Lotrimin) or miconazole 1% (Micatin). —Rachel Nall, Msn, SELF, 13 Apr. 2022

And, there’s a topical ointment called Monistat (miconazole), which also stops the growth of yeast (fungus) that causes an infection, by decreasing the production of ergosterol. —Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021

Generic miconazole, which can be obtained without a prescription, costs about half of that at pharmacies. —Joshua Cohen, Forbes, 7 June 2021

Word History

Etymology

micon- (perhaps part blend, part alteration of myc- and New Latin Monilia, a genus of fungi) + imidazole

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for miconazole

• carbazole
• gladioli
• guacamole
• nucleoli
• ravioli
• acholi
• emboli
• sertoli
• unholy
• benzimidazole
• dipyridamole
• itraconazole

Medical Definition

miconazole

noun

mi·​con·​a·​zole mī-ˈkän-ə-ˌzōl 

: an antifungal agent administered especially in the form of its nitrate C₁₈H₁₄Cl₄N₂O·HNO₃ see micatin