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Econazole nitrate is an antifungal medication of the imidazole class. It is used as a cream under the brand names Spectazole (United States) Ecostatin (Canada) Pevaryl (Western Europe) and Pevisone (the latter consisting of the combination econazole/triamcinolone) to treat skin infections such as athlete’s foot tinea pityriasis versicolor ringworm and jock itch. It is also sold in Canada under the brand name Ecostatin as vaginal ovules to treat vaginal thrush.