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Drug Details

ECOSTATIN-1

• Drug Class Description
  Antifungal-antibacterials (imidazole antifungals).
• Generic Name
  Econazole nitrate
• Presentation
  Ecostatin-1: Econazole nitrate 150 mg Ecostatin Cream: Econazole nitrate 150 mg . Ecostatin Pessaries: Econazole nitrate 1%; Ecostatin Twin Pack: Econazole nitrate 1% pessary plus cream
• Description
  Ecostatin-1: long acting pessary. Ecostatin Cream: cream with applicator. Ecostatin Twin Pack: Pessaries (3) plus cream (15 g).
• Indications
  Ecostatin-1 and Ecostatin Pessaries: Candidal vulvo- vaginitis. Ecostatin Cream: Fungal skin infections including erythrasma, fungal nappy rash, intertrigo, candidal vulvitis and balanitis, Gram positive infections.
• Adult Dosage
  

  Ecostatin-1: 1 inserted high into the vagina at bedtime.

  Ecostatin Cream: Apply morning and evening.

  Ecostatin Pessaries: 1 inserted high into the vagina for 3 consecutive nights regardless of any intervening menses.

• Child Dosage
  Not applicable.
• Special Precautions
  Care to avoid mechanical trauma if using applicator in pregnancy. Avoid contact with diaphragms and condoms.
• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Local mild burning or irritation.