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Spectazole (e-KONE-a-zole) belongs to the family of medicines called antifungals, which are used to treat infections caused by a fungus. They work by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Spectazole cream is applied to the skin to treat fungus infections. These include: ringworm of the body (tinea corporis); ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot); ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch); tinea versicolor (sometimes called ``sun fungus''); and certain other fungus infections, such as Candida (Monilia) infections. Spectazole is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Topical Cream (U.S. and Canada)
Econazole is used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. Spectazole is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. Econazole comes as a cream to apply to the skin. Econazole is usually used once or twice a day, in the morning and evening, for 2 weeks. Some infections require up to 6 weeks of treatment. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Use econazole exactly as directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Thoroughly clean the infected area, allow it to dry, and then gently rub the medication in until most of it disappears. Use just enough medication to cover the affected area. You should wash your hands after applying the medication. Continue to use econazole even if you feel well. Do not stop using econazole without talking to your doctor. Brand names: - Econazole - Ecostatin - Spectazole |