Oravig

Generic name: Miconazole Oral (buccal)
Drug class: Azole antifungals

Usage of Oravig

Oravig is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.

Oravig buccal is a tablet that is placed between your check and gum to treat candida (yeast) infections, such as oral thrush, inside the mouth.

Oravig may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Oravig side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Oravig hives; trouble swallowing or breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Common Oravig side effects may include:

nausea, vomiting, stomach pain;

diarrhea;

headache; or

changes in your sense of taste.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Oravig

You should not use Oravig if you are allergic to miconazole (Monistat, Vusion, and others) or if you are allergic to milk proteins.

To make sure Oravig is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:

liver disease; or

an allergic reaction to antifungal medicine.

It is not known whether Oravig will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether miconazole buccal passes into breast milk or if it could affect the nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding.

Oravig is not approved for use by anyone younger than 16 years old.

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How to use Oravig

Usual Adult Dose for Oral Thrush:

Oropharyngeal candidiasis: Apply 50 mg buccally to the upper gum region once a day for 14 consecutive days.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Oral Thrush:

Oropharyngeal candidiasis: 16 years or older: Apply 50 mg buccally to the upper gum region once a day for 14 consecutive days.

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Oravig

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using, especially:

phenytoin;

insulin or oral diabetes medicine;

a blood thinner - warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or

ergot medicine - dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may interact with miconazole buccal, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible interactions are listed in this medication guide.

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