Econazole (Topical)
Brand Names : Spectazole, Ecostatin
CategoryDescriptionEconazole (e-KONE-a-zole) belongs to the family
of medicines called antifungals, which are used to treat infections caused
by a fungus. They work by killing the fungus or preventing its growth.
Econazole cream is applied to the skin to treat fungus infections. These
include:
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ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
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ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
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ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
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tinea versicolor (sometimes called ``sun fungus''); and
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certain other fungus infections, such as Candida (Monilia) infections.
Econazole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following
dosage form:
Topical
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Cream (U.S. and Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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