Econazole Foam

Generic name: econazole nitrate
Dosage form: aerosol, foam
Drug class:Topical antifungals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jun 21, 2021.

Indications and Usage for Econazole Foam

Econazole Nitrate Topical Foam, 1%, is indicated for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum in patients 12 years of age and older.

Econazole Foam Dosage and Administration

Econazole Nitrate Topical Foam, 1% is for topical use only. Econazole Nitrate Topical Foam, 1% is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use.

Econazole Nitrate Topical Foam, 1% should be applied to cover affected areas once daily for 4 weeks.

Dosage Forms and Strengths

Foam, 1%. Each gram of Econazole Nitrate Topical Foam, 1%, contains 10 mg of econazole nitrate in a white to off-white foam.

Contraindications

None.

Warnings and Precautions

Flammability

Econazole Nitrate Topical Foam, 1% is flammable. Avoid heat, flame, and smoking during and immediately following application. Contents under pressure. Do not puncture and/or incinerate the containers. Do not expose containers to heat and/or store at temperatures above 120°F (49°C) even when empty. Do not store in direct sunlight.

Adverse Reactions

Clinical Trials Experience

Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.

In two double-blind, vehicle-controlled clinical trials, 495 subjects were exposed to Econazole Nitrate Topical Foam, 1% or vehicle (246 subjects were exposed to Econazole Nitrate Topical Foam, 1% and 249 were exposed to vehicle). Subjects with interdigital tine...