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Econazole

    Brands

    DEA Class; Rx

    Common Brand Names; Ecoza

    • Antifungals, Topical

    Topical imidazole antifungal 
    Active against dermatophytes and Candida albicans
    For treatment of cutaneous candidiasis and tinea infections, including tinea versicolor

    Indicated for topical application in the treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Trichophyton tonsurans, Microsporum canis, Microsporum audouini, Microsporum gypseum, and Epidermophyton floccosum; also indicated for treatment of cutaneous candidiasis, and in the treatment of tinea versicolor

    Indicated for interdigital tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum

    Hypersensitivity

    Erythema (3%)

    Burning and stinging sensations

    Pruritus

    Application site reaction

    Foam dosage form is flammable, avoid heat, flame, and smoking during and immediately following application

    Foam contents under pressure; do not puncture and/or incinerate the containers

    Do not expose foam containers to heat and/or store at temperatures above 120°F (49°C) even when empty

    Do not store in direct sunlight

    There are no available data on therapy use in pregnant women to evaluate a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adverse maternal or fetal outcomes.

    There is no information available on presence of drug in human milk, effects of drug on breastfed infant, or on milk production after topical application of drug to women who are breastfeeding

    Adults

    Maximum dosage information not available.

    Geriatric

    Maximum dosage information not available.

    Adolescents

    Maximum dosage information for the foam is not available; safety and efficacy not established for the cream.

    Children

    12 years: Maximum dosage information for the foam is not available; safety and efficacy not established for the cream.
    < 12 years: Safety and efficacy not established.

    Infants

    Safety and efficacy not established.

    Econazole nitrate

    topical cream

    • 1%

    topical foam

    • 1% (Ecoza)