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Nyamyc vs. Econazole

Nystatin topical is a prescription antifungal you use on your skin to treat certain fungal skin infections, like yeast infections. It's safe for all ages, even babies with diaper rash. Nystatin topical comes as a cream, ointment, or powder. You usually apply it to the affected skin 2 to 3 times a day. Sometimes, it can cause mild side effects like itching or burning where you put it on.

• Fungal skin infections, like yeast infections

• Burning or pain where applied
• Itching
• Rash
• Eczema

• Use only on your skin

Econazole is a prescription antifungal medication that's applied to the skin to treat certain fungal skin infections, such as ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot. Econazole is typically used once or twice a day for 2 or 4 weeks, depending on the type of infection you have. The topical cream is available only as a lower-cost generic for adults. There's also a foam under the brand name Ecoza for people 12 years and older with athlete's foot between the toes. Most people have few to no side effects from econazole, though it's possible to have mild skin irritation.

• Athlete’s foot
• Jock itch - cream only
• Ringworm - cream only
• Tinea versicolor - cream only
• Yeast infection on the skin - cream only

• Side effects aren't common. See Other Side Effects.

• Use only on your skin
• Allergic reactions
• Contents under pressure and flammable (Ecoza foam only)