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Miconazole

Conofite, Monistat

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Sourced from primary literature. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antifungal

Routes

TopicalIV

Indications

DermatophytosisMalassezia dermatitis

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits ergosterol synthesis and directly damages fungal cell membranes. Broad antifungal spectrum.

Side effects & warnings

Primarily topical use in veterinary medicine. Systemic formulation rarely used. Effective against Malassezia and dermatophytes.

Species with Miconazole dosing data (1 dose rule)

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Strong×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published primary source

  • · Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

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SpeciesRouteDoseFrequencyEvidenceSource
Dog (Domestic)Topical0 mg/kgq12-24hStrongPlumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

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