Econazole Topical

• Spectazole^®

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Do not take by mouth. Econazole topical is for use only on the skin.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine. Clean and dry the affected area.

Apply only a thin layer of the medicine to the affected area. Spread the medicine onto the nearby skin about 1 inch on all sides of the affected areas. Avoid applying this medicine over large areas of skin.

To treat athlete's foot: Apply the medicine to the affected areas and nearby skin once per day for 1 month.

To treat jock itch, ringworm, or tinea versicolor: Apply the medicine to the affected areas and nearby skin once per day for 2 weeks.

To treat yeast infections of the skin: Apply the medicine to the affected areas and nearby skin twice per day for 2 weeks.

Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to. Bandaging can increase the amount of drug absorbed through your skin and may cause harmful effects.

Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antifungal medicine.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using econazole topical.

Do not share this medication with another person, even if they have the same symptoms you have.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the tube tightly closed when not in use.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have severe burning, redness, or stinging after applying the medicine.

Common side effects may include mild rash or skin irritation where the medicine was applied.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Econazole foam is used to treat athlete's foot. Econazole is an azole antifungal that works by preventing the growth of fungus.

How to use Econazole Foam

Read the Patient Information Leaflet and Instructions for Use if available from your pharmacist before you start using econazole and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Use this medication on the skin only. Clean and thoroughly dry the area to be treated. Before using the medication, shake the container well. Apply this medication on and around the affected area as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. Do not apply this medication more often or use for longer than prescribed.

Since this product is flammable, avoid smoking or being near open flames while applying the medication and right after you apply the medication.

Wash your hands after using. Do not wrap, cover, or bandage the area unless directed to do so by your doctor.

Do not apply this medication in the eyes, nose, or mouth, or inside the vagina. If you do get the medication in those areas, flush with plenty of water.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, use it at the same time each day.

Continue to use this medication until the full prescribed amount is finished, even if symptoms disappear after a few days. Stopping the medication too early may result in a return of the infection.

Tell your doctor if your condition lasts after 4 weeks of treatment or if it gets worse.

Before using econazole, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or to other azole antifungals (such as clotrimazole, ketoconazole, miconazole); or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history.

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.

It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Topical cream: Apply sufficient amount to cover affected areas once a day.
Duration of therapy: 2 weeks

Comments:
-Most patients have early symptom relief and clinical improvement may be seen fairly soon after start of therapy; tinea cruris and corporis should be treated for 2 weeks to reduce possible recurrence.
-If no clinical improvement after the treatment period, diagnosis should be reconsidered.
-Clinical and mycological clearing of tinea versicolor usually seen after 2 weeks of therapy.

Uses: For the topical treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum, T mentagrophytes, T tonsurans, Microsporum canis, M audouini, M gypseum, and Epidermophyton floccosum; for the treatment of tinea versicolor

Topical cream: Apply sufficient amount to cover affected areas once a day.
Topical foam: Should be applied to cover affected areas once a day
Duration of therapy: 4 weeks

Comments (topical cream):
-Most patients have early symptom relief and clinical improvement may be seen fairly soon after start of therapy; should treat for 1 month to reduce possible recurrence
-If no clinical improvement after the treatment period, diagnosis should be reconsidered.

Uses:
-Topical cream: For the topical treatment of tinea pedis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, T tonsurans, M canis, M audouini, M gypseum, and E floccosum
-Topical foam: For the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis due to T rubrum, T mentagrophytes, and E floccosum

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