Econazole Nitrate Cream
Name: Econazole Nitrate Cream
Indications
Econazole nitrate cream is indicated for topical application in the treatment of tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton rubrum,Trichophyton men-tagrophytes, Trichophyton tonsurans, Microsporum canis, Microsporum audouini, Microsporum gypseum, and Epidermophyton floccosum, in the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis,and in the treatment of tinea versicolor.
How supplied
Econazole Nitrate Cream 1% is supplied in tubes of 15 grams, 30 grams, 85 grams and 120 grams.
Store Econazole Nitrate Cream below 86°F (30°).
Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1. Issued: September 2001. FDA revision date: 11/26/2002
Side effects
During clinical trials, approximately 3% of patients treated with econazole nitrate 1% cream 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.
Patient information
No information provided. Please refer to the WARNINGS and PRECAUTIONS sections.