Econazole

Brand Names: Spectazole

Clinical Names: Econazole

Summary

generic name: Econazole

trade name: Spectazole®

type of drug: Antifungal, antibiotic.

used to treat: Athletes foot, vulvovaginitis, fungal skin infections, superficial candidiasis.

overview of interactions:
• herb affecting drug performance: Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea)




Interactions

herb affecting drug performance: Echinacea purpurea (Echinacea)

• research: The efficacy of econazole against recurrent candidiasis significantly improved when combined with oral or topical echinacea preparations. Additionally, researchers found that the combined therapy reduced the incidence of recurrent infections.
(Coeugniet EG, Kuhnast R. Therapiewoche 1986;36:3352-3358.)

• herbal support: When used for immune stimulation Echinacea is typically taken three times per day at dosages of 300-500 mg (powdered in a capsule or tablet) or 3-5 ml (in liquid preparations). If taken for an extended period of over eight weeks, many practitioners of herbal medicine suggest an occasional interlude of 1-2 weeks without taking the herb to optimize effectiveness.

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References

Coeugniet EG, Kuhnast R. Recurrent candidiasis: Adjuvant immunotherapy with different formulations of Echinacea. Therapiewoche 1986;36:3352-3358. [Article in German]