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Indication

Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, Tinea corporis, Jock itch, Athlet's foot, Pityriasis versicolor, Cutaneous candidiasis, Onychomycoses.

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Nail fungal infections Adult: As 1% cream or lotion: Apply once daily under occlusive dressing. For tinea pedis: As 1% cream or foam... View More

Child Dose

<3 months: Safety and efficacy not established Tinea pedis, cruris, corporis, versicolor: Apply cream to affected area(s) qDay Cutaneous candidi... View More

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity.

Mode of Action

Econazole modifies the permeability of cell wall membrane in fungi; may interfere w/ RNA and protein synthesis, and lipid metabolism.

Precaution

Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Pregnancy. Lactation: excretion in milk unknown; use with caution

Side Effect

1-10% Erythema (3%) Frequency Not Defined Burning and stinging sensations, Pruritus

Pregnancy Category Note

Pregnancy There are no available data on therapy use in pregnant women to evaluate a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, or adver... View More

Interaction

May enhance anticoagulant effect of warfarin or acenocoumarol.