Spectazole Side Effects

Generic Name: econazole nitrate

Please note - some side effects for Spectazole may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Spectazole - for the Consumer

Spectazole Cream

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Spectazole Cream:

Burning; itching; redness; stinging of skin.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); severe skin irritation.

Spectazole Side Effects - for the Professional

Spectazole

During clinical trials, approximately 3% of patients treated with econazole nitrate 1% cream reported side effects thought possibly to be due to the drug, consisting mainly of burning, itching, stinging, and erythema. One case of pruritic rash has also been reported.

Side Effects by Body System

Local

One patient developed erythematous, edematous, urticarial-like lesions with vesiculation at the site of econazole application. Sensitivity to econazole was confirmed by patch testing.

Local adverse effects have been reported in approximately 3% of patients treated with topical econazole. The most common of these effects include erythema, stinging, itching, and burning. Rarely, vesiculation or rash has occurred.

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