Drug

Econazole

Common brand names:

Spectazole

Econazole is an antifungal cream used for topical (direct application to the skin) treatment of fungal skin infections. It is used most commonly to treat athlete’s foot (fungal infection of the skin between the toes), jock itch (fungal infection of the skin in the groin region), and ringworm (fungal infection of nonhairy skin), and for external Candida infections. Econazole is for external use only.

Summary of Interactions with Vitamins, Herbs, & Foods

  • Supportive Interactions

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    • Econazole

      Echinacea

      Support Medicine

      The combination of oral echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia) with a topical econazole nitrate cream reduced the recurrence of vaginal yeast infections in women compared to those using the cream alone.

      Echinacea
      Econazole
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      1. Coeugniet EG, Kuhnast R. Recurrent candidiasis: Adjuvant immunotherapy with different formulations of Echinacin. Therapiewoche 1986;36:3352-8.
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