Econazole (Nitrate)
Generic medicine reference
Overview
Econazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat athlete's foot ( tinea pedis ), jock itch ( tinea cruris ), and ringworm ( tinea corporis ). Econazole topical is also used to treat tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections of the skin.
Econazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Econazole topical (for the skin) is used to treat athlete's foot ( tinea pedis ), jock itch ( tinea cruris ), and ringworm ( tinea corporis ). Econazole topical is also used to treat tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections of the skin.
Econazole topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
You should not use econazole topical if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Econazole topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, redness, or stinging after applying the medicine.
Common side effects of econazole topical may include:
burning, itching , stinging, and redness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
High Risk Groups
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Adult Dosage
1 % (1 (1)) As recommended. Topical — Covered with dressing
150 mg (150 (150)) As recommended. Intravaginal — given at bed time.For 3 days
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor about all your other medicines, especially:
a blood thinner -- warfarin , Coumadin , Jantoven ;
This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect econazole topical, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products . Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.
Storage
Cream Store Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Available Brands in Pakistan
2 active brands listed alphabetically.
GYNO PEVARYL
ActiveJANSSEN-CILAG
DML: GYNO PEVARYL
Vag Ovule
SKENAZOLE
ActiveEPOCH PHARMACEUTICAL
DML: SKENAZOLE
Cream
For educational purposes only. Check current guidelines and consult a qualified healthcare professional before making clinical decisions.