Econacort

What is it?

A combined topical steroid and antifungal/ antibacterial preparation produced in the form of a cream containing 1% hydrocortisone and 1% econazole nitrate.

Medical Uses

Gram-positive bacterial and fungal skin infections with inflammalion.

Dosage

Massage into affected skin morning and night.

Special Care

Limit use in children or on face to 5 days. Withdraw gradually after prolonged use. Monitor in psoriais patients. Special care in infants, if used in nappy area.

Avoid Use

Leg ulcers, scabies, pen-oral dermatitis, untreated fungal or viral infections, tuberculous, ringworm or viral skin diseases, acne. Lengthy or extensive use in pregnancy.

Known Side Effects

Skin striae (lines) and atrophy (dead skin), telangiectasia (multiple telangiectases, which are collections of distended blood capillaries), Cushingoid changes (see Cushing's syndrome), adrenal gland suppression.

Manufacturer

BMS.