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Econazole Nitrate Information

The pharmacology action of Econazole Nitrate is that it increases cell membrane permeability in susceptible fungi

Econazole Nitrate is used in treatment of tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea cruris (jock itch), tinea corporis (ringworm), cutaneous candidiasis, tinea versicolor.

Interaction and Contraindication of Econazole Nitrate

Interaction of Econazole Nitrate - Cholinesterase inhibitors (eg, succinylcholine), organophosphate and carbamate insecticides:  The effects of these agents may be potentiated by echothiophate.

Contraindication of Econazole Nitrate - Active uveal inflammation; most cases of angle-closure glaucoma because of the possibility of increasing angle block; hypersensitivity to any component of the product.

Side Effects of Econazole Nitrate

Here are the list of some common side effects of Econazole Nitrate :

• Burning, itching, stinging, erythema

Precaution and Warning while taking Econazole Nitrate

The precaution and warnings of Econazole Nitrate drug is as follows:

• Advise patient to try to keep affected areas as dry as possible because moist skin favors growth of fungi.
• Advise patient being treated for tinea cruris (jock itch) to avoid over-bathing, to dust drying powder into involved areas with excessive perspiration or skin folds caused by obesity, and to wear loose-fitting underwear.
• Advise patient being treated for tinea pedis (athlete's foot) to carefully dry between the toes after showering or bathing, apply drying and dusting powders as necessary, and change socks frequently.
• Teach patient or caregiver proper technique for applying cream: wash hands; apply sufficient cream to cover affected areas and gently massage into skin. Wash hands after applying cream.
• Advise patient to apply cream to affected areas qd or bid as directed by health care provider.
• Caution patient to avoid contact with eyes. Advise patient that if cream does come into contact with the eyes to wash eyes with large amounts of cool water and contact health care provider if eye irritation occurs.
• Advise patient that symptoms should begin to improve soon after starting treatment but to continue applying cream as directed for full treatment period to prevent recurrence of infection.
• Advise patient to notify health care provider if condition does not improve, worsens, or if application site reactions (eg, burning, stinging, redness, itching) develop and are bothersome.
• Advise women to notify health care provider if pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Warn patient not to take any prescription or OTC drugs or dietary supplements without consulting health care provider.

How to store Econazole Nitrate

• For topical use only. Not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.
• Thoroughly dry affected areas of skin before application of cream.
• Apply cream in sufficient quantity to cover affected areas qd or bid as prescribed.
• Avoid contact with the eyes.
• Store cream at controlled room temperature (below 86°F). Keep tube tightly capped.