Ecoza Topical and Photofrin

• Generic Name: econazole topical
• Dosage Forms: aerosol, foam
• Other Brand Names: Econazole Nitrate, Ecoza, Spectazole

Econazole topical is used to treat infections caused by a fungus or yeast. It works by killing the fungus or yeast or preventing its growth.

Econazole cream is used to treat:

• Ringworm of the body (tinea corporis);
• Ringworm of the foot (tinea pedis; athlete's foot);
• Ringworm of the groin (tinea cruris; jock itch);
• Sun fungus (tinea versicolor); and
• Yeast infection of the skin (cutaneous candidiasis).

Econazole foam is used to treat ringworm of the foot between the toes (interdigital tinea pedis; athlete's foot).

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: porfimer
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Photofrin

Photofrin makes your body's tissues more sensitive to the effects of light.

Photofrin is used together with "photodynamic" laser light therapy to reduce the size of tumors in the lungs or esophagus (the tube that connects your mouth and stomach).

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