Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

  1. Ecoza
  2. Spectazole

Descriptions


Econazole topical is used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. It works by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth.

Econazole cream is used to treat:

  • Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
  • Ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
  • Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
  • Sun fungus (tinea versicolor); and
  • Yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).

Econazole foam is used to treat ringworm of the foot between the toes (interdigital tinea pedis; athlete's foot).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Cream
  • Foam

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Portions of this document last updated: Feb. 01, 2023