Econazole Medication - Uses, Dosage, Warnings and Side Effects

Econazole belongs to the family of medicines called antifungals. It is used to treat infections caused by a fungus. They work by killing the fungus name as the Candida albicans or preventing its growth. Vaginal econazole is available as vaginal pessaries and vaginal cream. Econazole is also available as a combination pack containing both cream and a vaginal pessary or pessaries. It works by inhibiting the production of a chemical called ergosterol, which is a component of the fungal cell membrane. Damage to this membrane cannot be repaired and this interferes with the fungal cell's ability to reproduce, hence the infection is controlled.

Dosages of Econazole

Econazole comes in the form of skin cream. Apply a sufficient amount to the affected area and rub it gently. This medicine takes time to end the illness.

Uses of Econazole

• Econazole cream is applied to the skin to treat fungus infections. These include: ringworm of the body which is also called tinea corporis, ringworm of the foot which is also called tinea pedis; athlete's foot, ringworm of the groin which is also called tinea cruris; jock itch, tinea versicolor, and certain other fungus infections, such as Candida (Monilia) are infections.

Side Effect of Econazole

• This medication may cause vaginal itching, burning, stinging, or redness. It happen only for few days after few days it should disappear as your body adjusts to the medication. If they continue or become bothersome, contact your doctor.
• Stop using econazole topical and see your doctor if you experience unusual or severe blistering, itching, redness, peeling, dryness, swelling, or irritation of the skin.

Warning and precautions before taking Econazole

• If you develop an irritation or an allergic reaction by this cream or medicine, stop using it and inform your doctor. Spectazole is only for external use. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• Do not use this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• It is not known whether econazole passes into breast milk. Do not use econazole topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Drug Interaction of Econazole

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary.

Overdose of Econazole

Although no specific information is available on Spectazole Cream overdosage, any medication used in excess can have serious consequences. If you do suspect that a much larger than normal dose has been used or that econazole topical has been ingested, contact an emergency room or a poison control center.

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