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Econazole (Topical)

Brand Names : Spectazole, Ecostatin

Description and Brand Names | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Category
  • Antifungal, topical
Description

Econazole (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:

  • ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
  • ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
  • ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
  • tinea versicolor (sometimes called ``sun fungus''); and
  • certain other fungus infections, such as Candida (Monilia) infections.

Econazole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

    Topical
  • Cream (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

  • Spectazole

In Canada -

  • Ecostatin

   

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Econazole: Before Using



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