Article: Econazole

Econazole
Systematic (IUPAC) name
1-[2-[(4-chlorophenyl)methoxy]- 2-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-ethyl]imidazole
Identifiers
CAS number	27220-47-9
ATC code	D01AC03 G01AF05
PubChem	3198
DrugBank	APRD00943
Chemical data
Formula	C18H15Cl3N2O
Mol. weight	381.683 g/mol
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Econazole nitrate is an antifungal medication of the imidazole class. It is used as a cream under the brand names Spectazole® (US) and Ecostatin® (Canada) to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, ringworm, and jock itch. It is also sold in Canada under the brand name Ecostatin Vaginal Ovules® to treat vaginal thrush.

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