Econazole and Tussionex

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

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

• Generic Name: chlorpheniramine / hydrocodone
• Dosage Forms: suspension, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Tussionex PennKinetic, TussiCaps, S-T Forte 2, HyTan, Novasus, Vituz

Tussionex PennKinetic is an extended release oral suspension containing a combination of of chlorpheniramine and hydrocodone.

Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms of sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and runny nose.

Hydrocodone is a narcotic cough suppressant. It affects the signals in the brain that trigger cough reflex.

Tussionex PennKinetic is used to treat runny nose, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and cough caused by allergies, the common cold, or the flu.