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Medicines miconazoleQuestion & answer

miconazole · Medicine question

How does miconazole kill fungal cells?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Miconazole inhibits ergosterol biosynthesis in fungi and changes the composition of membrane lipids, resulting in fungal cell death.

Sources for this answer

Daktarin Sugar Free 2% Oral GelMcNeil Products Ltd · emc · SmPC §5.1 Pharmacodynamic properties · Version 16Document updated 4 September 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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