Patient Information Leaflet

ECONACORT CREAM
Econazole Nitrate
Hydrocortisone	

Your doctor has prescribed Econacort Cream for you. Please read this leaflet before you use your medicine. It gives a summary of information about your medicine. If you want to know more, or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

WHAT IS IN ECONACORT CREAM?
The active ingredients in Econacort Cream are econazole nitrate, which is an antifungal antibiotic, and hydrocortisone, which is a member of the group called corticosteroids or steroids. The treatment pack is a 159 or a 309 tube containing 1% econazole nitrate and 1% hydrocortisone in a practically odourless, white vanishing cream base, consisting of benzoic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, liquid paraffin, ethoxylated oleic acid glycerides, stearate esters of ethylene glycol and polyoxyethylene glycol and water.

WHO SUPPLIES?
E.R. Squibb & Sons Limited
Hounslow, Middlesex.
PL 0034/0249
	MANUFACTURER:
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals Limited,
Reeds Lane, Moreton, Wirral,
Merseyside. L46 1QW	

Q:	WHAT IS THIS MEDICINE FOR?
A:	Econacort Cream is for the treatment of inflamed skin infections, which are caused by yeasts fungi and certain bacteria. This medicine works by killing the yeast, fungus or bacterium that has caused your symptoms and reducing the inflammation of the skin. It soothes any itching, soreness or redness.

BEFORE TAKING YOUR MEDICINE:
Q:	Should I be using Econacort Cream?
A:	DO NOT use Econacort Cream if you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you have tuberculosis of the skin, cold sores, cowpox, chickenpox, or other viral skin infections, facial rosacea, acne vulgaris or perioral dermatitis.

Q:	What it I am pregnant?
A:	Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using the product. It may not be appropriate for you to use Econacort Cream.

Q:	Are there any areas where Econacort Cream should not be applied?
A:	Econacort Cream should not be used in or near the eyes. If it is to be used on the face, the treated area should not be covered with any airtight or waterproof plasters/dressings and treatment courses should be limited to 5 days.

USING YOUR MEDICINE:
Q:	How should I use Econacort Cream?
A:	Wash your hands and then massage a small quantity gently into the affected skin and surrounding area twice daily, in the morning and evening. Do NOT cover the affected area with any occlusive or waterproof dressing or plaster as this may increase the absorption of the medicine and increase the chance of irritation and other side-effects. Your symptoms should start to disappear quite quickly, but you may need to use the cream for several weeks before the symptoms disappear completely. Continue using the cream for several days after your symptoms have disappeared.

Q:	Are there any special directions for children or the elderly?
A:	They should not normally be treated with or use Econacort Cream for longer than 5 days without consulting the doctor.

Q:	What if someone accidentally swallows some Econacort Cream?
A:	Check with your doctor.

AVOIDING RE-INFECTION
1	Wash the infected area night and morning and dry thoroughly before applying the cream.
2	Towels and clothing which are in contact with the infection should be changed daily.

UNDESIRABLE EFFECTS:
Q:	Are there any unwanted effects from Econacort?
A:	Occasionally itching or a burning sensation may occur: this does not usually last long and disappears as the treatment is continued. If your symptoms get worse or you experience any other unwanted effects, check with your doctor.

LOOKING AFTER YOUR MEDICINE:
You will see a 'Use before' date on the outer packaging of Econacort Cream. Do not use on or after this date.
Keep the cream in a locked cabinet, OUT OF CHILDREN'S REACH. The cream should be stored below 25°C. Do not leave near a radiator, on a window sill or in the bathroom. If your doctor decides to stop the medicine, return any unused cream to your pharmacist.

DATE OF PREPARATION: February 1995

E.R. Squibb & Sons Ltd.,
Hounslow	Middlesex	England