Econazole (Topical Route)

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Econazole (Topical Route)

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Description

Econazole belongs to the family of medicines called antifungals, which are used to treat infections caused by a fungus. They work by killing the fungus or preventing its growth.

Econazole cream is applied to the skin to treat fungus infections. These include:

• ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
• ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
• ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
• tinea versicolor (sometimes called ``sun fungus''); and
• certain other fungus infections, such as Candida (Monilia) infections.

Econazole is available only with your doctor's prescription.

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