Spectazole (Topical)

Generic name:econazole (topical route) [ e-KON-a-zole ]
Drug class:Topical antifungals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 12, 2022.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Ecoza
• Spectazole

Available Dosage Forms:

• Cream
• Foam

Therapeutic Class: Antifungal

Chemical Class: Imidazole

Uses for Spectazole

Econazole topical is used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. It works by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth.

Econazole cream is used to treat:

• Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
• Ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
• Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
• Sun fungus (tinea versicolor); and
• Yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).

Econazole foam is used to treat ringworm of the foot between the toes (interdigital tinea pedis; athlete's foot).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using Spectazole

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of econazole topical foam in children 12 years of age and older. However, safety and efficacy have not been established in children younger than 12 years of age.

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of econazole topical cream in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Geriatric

Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of econazole topical foam in the elderly.

No information is available on the relationship of age to the effects of econazole topical cream in the geriatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

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 c...