Econazole is an azole antifungal sold in the U.S. under 3 brand and generic names, for cutaneous candidiasis, tinea pedis and tinea versicolor. Below: what the FDA label says, every product that contains it, what the pills look like, and its recall record.
From the FDA label for Spectazole (application NDA018751). Other econazole products — different forms, different strengths — are dosed differently. Follow the label for the one you were prescribed.
Sufficient Econazole Nitrate Cream, 1% should be applied to cover affected areas once daily in patients with tinea pedis, tinea cruris, tinea corporis, and tinea versicolor, and twice daily (morning and evening) in patients with cutaneous candidiasis. Early relief of symptoms is experienced by the majority of patients and clinical improvement may be seen fairly soon after treatment is begun; however, candidal infections and tinea cruris and corporis should be treated for two weeks and tinea pedis for one month in order to reduce the possibility of recurrence. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after the treatment period, the diagnosis should be redetermined. Patients with tinea versicolor usually exhibit clinical and mycological clearing after two weeks of treatment.
During clinical trials, approximately 3% of patients treated with econazole nitrate cream, 1% reported side effects thought possibly to be due to the drug, consisting mainly of burning, itching, stinging, and erythema. One case of pruritic rash has also been reported.
Econazole Nitrate Cream is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.
Warfarin Concomitant administration of econazole and warfarin has resulted in enhancement of anticoagulation effect. Most cases reported product application with use under occlusion, genital application, or application to large body surface area which may increase the systemic absorption of econazole nitrate. Monitoring of International Normalized Ratio (INR) and/or prothrombin time may be indicated especially for patients who apply econazole to large body surface areas, in the genital area, or under occlusion.
Same active ingredient — different manufacturer, form, price and FDA recall record. That last one is what our independent score measures.
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| 1 | 70/100 | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $0 | View → | |
| 2 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $0 |
Imprint codes, colour and shape from the FDA’s labelling data. Match the imprint on your pill — or search any imprint.
| Imprint | Strength | Colour | Shape | Maker |
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| OTE;150 | 150 mg | purple | capsule | — |
Sources: FDA openFDA drug label, National Drug Code Directory, and Enforcement (recall) database. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice. Dosing is set by your prescriber.
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| 3 | Not yet rated | Prescription | Topical | Generic | $0 | View → |