Miconazole Pediatric Dosing
Topical and oral antifungal dosing for candidiasis and dermatophyte infections in children.
Age in months
Weight in kilograms
Product formulation
⚠️ Warnings & Contraindications
- Oral gel: place on affected area and do not feed immediately after application
- Topical cream may cause local irritation or burning
- Vaginal products not appropriate for prepubertal girls
- Drug interactions possible with oral gel due to CYP3A4 inhibition
- Monitor for choking risk with oral gel in young infants
- For recurrent thrush, investigate immunodeficiency or poorly controlled diabetes
ℹ️ Clinical Notes
Oral gel: 24 mg/mL. Cream: 2%. Powder: 2%. Vaginal cream: 2%, 4%. Often first-line for oral thrush in infants. Nystatin is an alternative.
References
- Miconazole pediatric dosing - Drugs.com (2026)
- Miconazole oral gel in neonates - PMC (2020)
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