Oxiconazole vs. Econazole for Athlete's Foot and Ringworm: Important Differences and Potential Risks.

Oxiconazole

(Oxistat)

Econazole

Summary for Oxiconazole

Prescription only

Oxiconazole, also known by its brand name Oxistat, is a topical azole antifungal that's used for many different types of fungal skin infections, such as jock itch and athlete's foot. The lotion is approved for adults and is brand name only. But the cream is available for people 12 years and older as a brand-name medication and lower-cost generic. Oxiconazole (Oxistat) is applied on the infected skin once or twice per day for 2 or 4 weeks, depending on the type of fungal skin infection. Side effects are rare but can include skin irritation, itching, or burning.

Indications for Oxiconazole

Ringworm
Jock itch
Athlete's foot
Tinea versicolor (fungal infection that causes small patches of your skin to be discolored) - cream only

Pros and Cons for Oxiconazole

Pros

Works well to treat several types of fungal skin infections
Few side effects
Applied directly to the affected area(s)

Cons

Might take 2 to 4 weeks to see improvement
Can cause skin irritation where you applied the medication
Oxiconazole (Oxistat) lotion doesn't have a lower-cost generic version; only available as a brand-name product

Common Side Effects for Oxiconazole

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

Warnings for Oxiconazole

For use on the skin only

Summary for Econazole

Prescription only

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.

Indications for Econazole

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

Pros and Cons for Econazole

Pros

Applied once or twice a day, depending on the fungal skin infection you have
Generally well-tolerated
Lower-cost generic available for the topical cream

Cons

Can take a few weeks to completely get rid of the fungal skin infection
Requires a prescription, unlike similar over-the-counter products
Might interact with warfarin (Coumadin) and raise the risk of bleeding

Common Side Effects for Econazole

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

Warnings for Econazole

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

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