monistat

Frequently asked questions

What does Monistat treat?

Monistat (Miconazole) may be used to treat aspergillosis, cutaneous candidiasis, vulvovaginal candidiasis, tinea pedis, tinea versicolor, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How does Monistat work?

Monistat is a azole antifungal. Azole antifungals block a fungal enzyme (lanosterol 14-alpha-demethylase) that the fungus needs to make ergosterol, a key building block of its cell membrane. Without enough ergosterol the membrane becomes leaky and unstable, which stops the fungus from growing and can cause it to break apart and die.

How is Monistat rated?

pharmaranks gives Monistat a composite score of 3.5 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.

How much does Monistat cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.12 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Monistat?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Monistat. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Monistat?

Monistat is marketed by Janssen Pharms. You can see Janssen Pharms's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Monistat a brand-name or generic drug?

Monistat is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Miconazole.

Is Monistat available over the counter?

No. Monistat is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Monistat come in?

Monistat is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

What class of drug is Monistat?

Monistat is classified as azole antifungal, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.

Is Monistat FDA-registered?

Monistat is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA018040. You can verify this on its official FDA label.

Has Monistat been recalled by the FDA?

Monistat has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.

Is Monistat safe?

There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Monistat a recall-safety score of 70/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.