This medication contains an antifungal (active against fungi) from the imidazole family.
This medication is recommended for the treatment or adjunctive treatment of certain mycoses (skin conditions caused by fungi).
Never use ECONAZOLE EG 1%, cream:
· if you are allergic to econazole nitrate or to any of the other ingredients of this medication.
Pregnancy, lactation and fertilityGiven the limited but possible systemic passage after topical application and clinical hindsight, the use of econazole cream is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, without the advice from your doctor.
Do not apply to the breasts while breastfeeding.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or plan to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
Common side effects (1 to 10 users in 100) are:
- itching ;
- a burning sensation;
- pain at the application site.
This is an OTC medicine, so it can be taken without a doctor’s recommendation.
Before using this medicine carefully read the package leaflet as it contains more detailed information.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist for any doubt.

For external use only.
It should be applied directly into the skin.
Follow the following steps carefully for the application:
1.
Clean the affected area and its contour, then dry the skin well before application.
2.
Apply on and around the affected area twice a day.
3.
Massage gently and regularly until the cream is completely absorbed.

econazole nitrate, Stearate of macrogols 300 and 1500 and ethylene glycol (TEFOSE 63), unsaturated polyglycolysed glycerides (LABRAFIL M 1944 CS), light liquid paraffin, benzoic acid, butylhydroxyanisole, perfume*, purified water.
*Perfume composition:
essential oils of lavandin, orange, mandarin, linalyl acetate, citronellol, butylated hydroxytoluene, dipropylene glycol.