Econazole Nitrate

Brand Names: Ecoza

Drug Class: General Prescription

Overview

11 DESCRIPTION Ecoza (econazole nitrate) topical foam, 1% contains the azole antifungal agent, econazole nitrate in an oil-in-water emulsion base consisting of the following inactive ingredients: dimethicone, glycerin, polysorbate 20, povidone, propylene glycol, stearic acid, trolamine, purified water and butane as a propellant.

Mechanism of Action

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY 12.1 Mechanism of Action Ecoza topical foam is an azole antifungal [ see Clinical Pharmacology (12.4) ] . 12.2 Pharmacodynamics The pharmacodynamics of Ecoza topical foam, 1% have not been established . 12.3 Pharmacokinetics The systemic absorption of Ecoza topical foam, 1% following topical application was studied in one clinical trial in adults and one clinical study in pediatric subjects. In the adult trial, 19 subjects (male and female) with tinea pedis applied Ecoza topical foam, 1% once daily for 29 days. Subjects applied a mean daily amount of 2.4 g of Ecoza topical foam, 1% to soles, toes, interdigital spaces and tops of both feet up to the ankles. Blood samples were obtained on Day 29 at pre-dose and 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 12 hours after application.

Indications

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ecoza (econazole nitrate) topical foam, 1%, is indicated for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, and Epidermophyton floccosum in patients 12 years of age and older. Ecoza is an azole antifungal indicated for the treatment of interdigital tinea pedis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes , and Epidermophyton floccosum in patients 12 years of age and older. ( 1 )

Common Doses

  • Refer to label

Dosage

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Ecoza topical foam, 1% is for topical use only. Ecoza topical foam, 1% is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Ecoza topical foam, 1% should be applied to cover affected areas once daily for 4 weeks. For topical use only; not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. ( 2 ) Apply once daily for 4 weeks. ( 2 )

Contraindications

  • 4 CONTRAINDICATIONS None. None. ( 4 )

Side Effects

  • 6 ADVERSE REACTIONS During clinical trials with Ecoza topical foam, the most common adverse reactions were application site reactions which occurred in less than 1% of subjects in both the Ecoza and vehicle arms. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Resilia Pharmaceuticals at 1-888-998-0770 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch. 6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another...

Interactions

  • 7 DRUG INTERACTIONS 7.1 Warfarin Concomitant administration of econazole and warfarin has resulted in enhancement of anticoagulant effect. Most cases reported product application with use under occlusion, genital application, or application to a large body surface area which may increase the systemic absorption of econazole nitrate. Monitoring of International Normalized Ratio (INR) and/or prothrombin time may be indicated especially for patients who apply econazole to large body surface areas, in the genital area, or under occlusion.