Guide
Reading a Drug Facts panel
Every over-the-counter drug sold in the United States carries the same panel in the same order. Here is how it reads on a Hongo Killer pack.
Why the panel comes first
The front of a pack sells. The panel is the part the FDA standardizes.
Reading the product label is the most important part of taking care of yourself or your family when using nonprescription medicines
Active Ingredient(s). The substance(s) in the product that cause the intended therapeutic effect.
Use(s). Symptoms or diseases the product will treat or prevent.
What do the sections of a Drug Facts panel mean?
A panel has up to 7 sections in a fixed order: active ingredient and purpose, uses, warnings, directions, other information, inactive ingredients, and a line for questions.
- Active ingredient and purposeThe drug and its strength, and what kind of drug it is.
- UsesThe conditions the product is labeled for. Nothing outside this list is a use.
- WarningsWho should not use it, what to avoid, and when to stop and ask a doctor.
- DirectionsHow much, how often and for how long.
- Other informationStorage, and the tamper seal.
- Inactive ingredientsEverything in the product that is not the drug.
- QuestionsA phone number for the distributor.
Ultra Spray Liquid5.3 oz (150 g)
Drug Facts
Active ingredientPurpose
Miconazole nitrate 2%Antifungal
Uses
Proven clinically effective in the treatment of most:
- athlete’s foot (tinea pedis)
- jock itch (tinea cruris)
- ringworm (tinea corporis) For effective relief of:
- itching
- cracking
- burning
- scaling
- discomfort
Warnings
For external use only.
Flammable: Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate or store at a temperature above 120°F (49°C). Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling aerosol products can be harmful or fatal. Do not use near flame or spark or while smoking.
Do not use
- for diaper rash
- on children under 2 years of age
When using this product avoid contact with the eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if irritation occurs or if there is no improvement within 4 weeks (for athlete’s foot or ringworm) or within 2 weeks (for jock itch).
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
- clean the affected area and dry thoroughly
- shake can well before use; hold can about 6 inches from the area to be treated
- apply a thin layer over the affected area twice daily (morning and night), or as directed by a doctor
- supervise children in the use of this product
- athlete’s foot and ringworm: use daily for 4 weeks
- jock itch: use daily for 2 weeks
- If condition persists longer, consult a doctor
- this product is not effective on the scalp or nails
- For athlete’s foot:
- pay special attention to the spaces between the toes
- wear well-fitting, ventilated shoes, and change shoes and socks at least once daily
Other information
- store at room temperature 68-77 °F (20-25 °C) Flammable: Contents under pressure. Do not puncture or incinerate or store at a temperature above 120°F (49°C). Use only as directed. Intentional misuse by deliberately concentrating and inhaling aerosol products can be harmful or fatal. Do not use near flame or spark or while smoking.
Inactive ingredients acetone, ethoxydiglycol, propylene glycol, SD alcohol 40-B (74% w/w), tocopheryl acetate.
Label text as printed. Source: Product label published by Efficient Laboratories; DailyMed (National Library of Medicine), label on file with the FDA. Read 7 October 2026.
The numbers worth finding
Three numbers on a Hongo Killer panel matter before you buy. The strength on the first line. The age in the warnings: not under 2 years unless a doctor directs it. The span in the directions: 4 weeks, or 2 for jock itch.
| Product | Strength | Age in the warnings | Span in the directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antifungal Powder | Tolnaftate 1% | Not under 2 years | 4 weeks, or 2 for jock itch |
| Spray Powder | Tolnaftate 1% | Not under 2 years | 4 weeks, or 2 for jock itch |
| Antifungal Spray | Undecylenic Acid 20% | Not under 2 years | 4 weeks |
| Ultra Spray Liquid | Miconazole nitrate 2% | Not under 2 years | 4 weeks, or 2 for jock itch |
| Antifungal Cream | Tolnaftate 1% | Not under 2 years | 4 weeks |
| Cream Family Size | Tolnaftate 1% | Not under 2 years | 4 weeks |
| Antifungal Solution | Undecylenic Acid 25% | Not under 2 years | 4 weeks |
Sources
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration: The Over-the-Counter Drug Facts Labelread 7 October 2026
- Code of Federal Regulations: 21 CFR Part 333, Subpart C: Topical Antifungal Drug Productsread 7 October 2026
This is general information, not medical advice. Read the label on the pack before use, and ask a doctor or pharmacist about your own case.