Econazole

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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. mass 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), Ecostatin (Canada) and Pevaryl (Western Europe) to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, tinea or pityriasis versicolor, ringworm, and jock itch. It is also sold in Canada under the brand name Ecostatin Vaginal Ovules to treat vaginal thrush. In Asia it is sold under the brand name Endix-G (by Dongkwang, Korea) while in Thailand its sold as Ecosone by Qualimed.