Ecoza Side Effects
Generic name: econazole topical
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 20, 2024.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Ecoza.
Applies to econazole topical: topical cream, topical foam Side Effects associated with econazole topical. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Ecoza.
Applies to econazole topical: topical cream, topical foam.
Precautions
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your doctor to see if the medicine is working properly and check you for any problems or unwanted effects that may be caused by this medicine.
Do not use this medicine for a skin problem that has not been checked by your doctor.
If your skin problem does not improve within 2 weeks or more, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
Check with your doctor right away if you have a skin rash, burning, stinging, swelling, redness, or irritation on the skin.
Good health habits are also required for patients using this medicine to help clear up your infection completely and to help make sure it does not return.
For patients using the cream for athlete's foot (tinea pedis; ringworm of the foot), the following instructions will help keep the feet cool and dry:
- Carefully dry the feet, especially between the toes, after bathing.
- Avoid wearing socks made from wool or synthetic materials (eg, rayon or nylon). Instead, wear clean, cotton socks and change them daily or more often if your feet sweat a lot.
- Wear sandals or well-ventilated shoes (eg, shoes with holes).
- Use a bland, absorbent powder (eg, talcum powder) or an antifungal powder (eg, tolnaftate) between the toes, on the feet, and in socks and shoes one or two times a day. It is best to use the powder between the times you use the cream.
- If you have any questions about these instructions, check with your doctor.
For patients using the cream for ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch), the following instructions will help reduce chafing and irritation and will also help keep the groin area cool and dry:
- Avoid wearing underwear that is tight-fitting or made from synthetic materials (eg, rayon or nylon). Instead, wear loose-fitting, cotton underwear.
- Use a bland, absorbent powder (eg, talcum powder) or an antifungal powder (eg, tolnaftate) on the skin. It is best to use the powder between the times you use the cream.
- If you have any questions about these instructions, check with your doctor.
Serious side effects of Ecoza
Along with its needed effects, econazole topical (the active ingredient contained in Ecoza) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking econazole topical:
Less common side effects
- burning, itching, stinging, redness, or other sign of irritation at the application site
- rash
For healthcare professionals
Applies to econazole topical: compounding powder, topical cream, topical foam.
Dermatologic adverse events
Topical Cream:
- Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus/itching, skin burning sensation/burning, erythema
- Frequency not reported: Pruritic rash
- Postmarketing reports: Angioedema, contact dermatitis, rash, urticaria, blister, skin exfoliation
Vaginal Cream and Pessaries:
- Common (1% to 10%): Pruritus, skin burning sensation
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Rash
- Rare (0.01% to 0.1%): Erythema
- Postmarketing reports: Angioedema, urticaria, contact dermatitis, skin exfoliation[Ref]
Other
Topical Cream:
- Common (1% to 10%): Pain/stinging
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Discomfort, swelling[Ref]
Genitourinary
Vaginal Cream and Pessaries:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Vulvovaginal burning sensation[Ref]
Local
Topical Cream:
- Frequency not reported: Lesions with vesiculation at site of application
Topical Foam:
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Application site reactions
Vaginal Cream and Pessaries:
- Postmarketing reports: Application site pain, application site irritation, application site swelling[Ref]
One patient developed erythematous, edematous, urticarial-like lesions with vesiculation at the site of drug application. Sensitivity to this drug was confirmed by patch testing.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Topical Cream:
- Frequency not reported: Drug sensitivity
- Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity
Vaginal Cream and Pessaries:
- Postmarketing reports: Hypersensitivity[Ref]
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References
1. (2022) "Product Information. Spectazole (econazole topical)." Apothecon Inc
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. "UK Summary of Product Characteristics."
3. Millikan LE, Galen WK, Gewirtzman GB, Horwitz SN, Landow RK, Nesbitt LT Jr, Roth HL, Sefton J, Day RM (1988) "Naftifine cream 1% versus econazole cream 1% in the treatment of tinea cruris and tinea corporis." J Am Acad Dermatol, 18, p. 52-6
4. Valsecchi R, Tornaghi A, Tribbia G, Cainelli T (1982) "Contact dermatitis from econazole." Contact Dermatitis, 8, p. 422
5. Heel RC, Brogden RN, Speight TM, Avery GS (1978) "Econazole: a review of its antifungal activity and therapeutic efficacy." Drugs, 16, p. 177-201
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