Best treatments for tinea versicolor
12 products may treat tinea versicolor, spanning FDA drug classes such as azole antifungal, allylamine antifungal, benzylamine antifungal. The current highest-rated option is monistat 3. Ranked below by our independent recall-safety rating (rated where FDA data exists) — not medical advice; always consult a professional.
Quick answer: Of the 12 drugs we list for tinea versicolor, 6 are available as lower-cost generics, spanning classes such as azole antifungal, allylamine antifungal, benzylamine antifungal. They’re ranked by each drug’s FDA recall-safety record — not clinical effectiveness for tinea versicolor — so confirm the right choice with your prescriber.
Top-rated picks for tinea versicolor: 1. Monistat 3 · 2. Monistat 3 Combination Pack · 3. Monistat 7
| # | Drug | Rating | Type | Form | Class | Generic? | Pharmacy pays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Kit | Azole Antifungal | No data | — | View → | |
| 2 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Kit | Azole Antifungal | No data | — | View → | |
| 3 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Suppository | Azole Antifungal | No data | — | View → | |
| 4 | 70/100 | Over-the-counter | Suppository | Azole Antifungal | No data | — | View → | |
| 5 | 70/100 | Prescription | Topical | — | Generic | $4 | View → | |
| 6 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Azole Antifungal | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 7 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Solution | Azole Antifungal | No data | — | View → | |
| 8 | Not yet rated | Over-the-counter | Spray/Inhaler | Allylamine Antifungal | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 9 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | — | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 10 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Benzylamine Antifungal | Generic | $0 | View → |
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monistat 3
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Monistat 3 (Miconazole Nitrate) is an azole antifungal used to treat Aspergillosis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis.
monistat 3 combination pack
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Monistat 3 Combination Pack (Miconazole Nitrate) is an azole antifungal used to treat Aspergillosis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis.
monistat 7
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Monistat 7 (Miconazole Nitrate) is an azole antifungal used to treat Aspergillosis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis.
monistat 7 combination pack
Over-the-counterFDA-sourced
Monistat 7 Combination Pack (Miconazole Nitrate) is an azole antifungal used to treat Aspergillosis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis.
oxistat
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Oxistat (Oxiconazole Nitrate) is a medication used to treat Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor.
Pharmacy pays
$3.80 /g
ecoza
PrescriptionFDA-sourced
Ecoza (Econazole Nitrate) is an azole antifungal used to treat Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor.
Pharmacy pays
$0.36 /g
Save up to 65% in classFrequently asked
- What treats tinea versicolor?
- Our catalog lists 12 products that may treat tinea versicolor, based on NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. They're rated where FDA recall-safety data exists; the current top-rated option is monistat 3.
- What is the best-rated treatment for tinea versicolor?
- By our independent recall-safety rating — not an efficacy measure — monistat 3 ranks highest among the products we list for tinea versicolor. Always consult a professional.
- How are these treatments ranked?
- By our independent score, currently based on FDA regulatory recall-safety data (the methodology blends additional sources as they come online). See the How we rate page.
- What types of drugs treat tinea versicolor?
- Treatments for tinea versicolor span FDA drug classes including azole antifungal, allylamine antifungal, benzylamine antifungal. Compare every option side by side, ranked by independent rating, above.
Treatment associations are derived from NIH RxClass (MED-RT “may treat”) drug-classification data — not the verbatim FDA label. This is general reference, not medical advice — always consult a licensed professional.