Atarax and Econazole Nitrate

• Generic Name: hydroxyzine
• Dosage Forms: Tablets and Syrup
• Other Brand Names: Atarax, ANX, Vistaril, Vistaril IM, Hyzine, Vistaject-50, Rezine

Atarax (hydroxyzine) reduces activity in the central nervous system. It also acts as an antihistamine that reduces the natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing and runny nose, or hives on the skin.

Atarax is used as a sedative to treat anxiety and tension. It is also used together with other medications given for anesthesia.

Atarax is also used to treat allergic skin reactions such as hives or contact dermatitis.

Atarax may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: econazole topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Econazole Nitrate, Ecoza, Spectazole

Econazole is an antifungal medicine that fights infections caused by fungus.

Econazole Nitrate (for the skin) is used to treat athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm (tinea corporis). This medicine is also used to treat tinea versicolor (a fungus that discolors the skin), and yeast infections of the skin.

Econazole Nitrate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.