ECONAZOLE NITRATE vs MONISTAT

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. ECONAZOLE NITRATE and MONISTAT are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	ECONAZOLE NITRATE	MONISTAT
Rating	New	70/100
Pharmacy pays	$0.36 /g	$0.12 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	ECONAZOLE NITRATE	MICONAZOLE
Manufacturer	Chartwell Rx	Janssen Pharms
Dosage forms	Spray/Inhaler, Topical	Injectable
Drug class	Azole Antifungal	Azole Antifungal
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor	Aspergillosis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

econazole nitrate monistat

Rating

New

70/100

Pharmacy pays

$0.36 /g

$0.12 /g

Type

Active ingredient

ECONAZOLE NITRATE

MICONAZOLE

Manufacturer

Chartwell Rx

Janssen Pharms

Dosage forms

Spray/Inhaler, Topical

Injectable

Drug class

Azole Antifungal

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor

Aspergillosis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal Candidiasis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Econazole Nitrate or Monistat?

Monistat costs pharmacies less to acquire — about $0.12 vs $0.36 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. That gap is in the pharmacy's cost of goods, not necessarily in what you pay: your price is set afterwards by your insurer and the pharmacy.

What is the difference between Econazole Nitrate and Monistat?

Econazole Nitrate contains Econazole Nitrate, while Monistat contains Miconazole — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.