Monistat
Definition
Noun 1. A proprietary name for the antifungal drug miconazole: "Monistat" is a brand name for medications containing the active ingredient miconazole, primarily used to treat fungal infections such as vaginal yeast infections and athlete's foot.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The doctor recommended using Monistat for seven days to clear the infection.
- You can find Monistat in the feminine care aisle of most pharmacies.
Advanced Usage
- "Monistat" as a metonym: In informal contexts, the brand name "Monistat" is sometimes used to refer to any over-the-counter treatment for vaginal yeast infections, even if it is a different brand.
- I need to pick up some Monistat on my way home. (This could mean the speaker intends to buy any similar antifungal treatment.)
Variants and Related Words
- Miconazole (n): The generic name for the antifungal compound that is the active ingredient in Monistat.
- The prescription is for miconazole, which is the same medicine in Monistat.
Synonyms
- Antifungal agent: A substance that destroys or inhibits the growth of fungi.
- Miconazole nitrate: The full chemical name of the compound used in Monistat products.
Noun
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an antifungal agent usually administered in the form of a nitrate (trade name Monistat)
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