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Econazole Nitrate

Econazole nitrate cream is an antifungal for skin infections like athlete's foot and ringworm.

Clinical information

Common uses

athlete's foot, jock itch and ringworm
cutaneous candidiasis (skin yeast infection)
tinea versicolor

Common side effects

burning
itching
stinging
redness

Cautions

not for use in the eyes

Interactions

warfarin (blood thinner) — anticoagulant effect may increase

Pregnancy: first trimester only if essential; later only if clearly needed

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: DailyMed, dailymed.nlm.nih.gov, econazole nitrate cream label, setid 64d82b8b-d749-4bfe-ba3e-25836d54e115 (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations2

Brand name	Dosage form	Strength	Importer	Category
Ecoderm Cream	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	1%w/w in 15g	authorized medicine importers	POM
Econazole Nitrate	Topical Preparations ( Cream )	1%w/w in 15g	—	POM