What is Econazole used for?

Econazole is indicated for: Dermatophytosis, Malassezia.

Which species have cited Econazole dosing data?

Econazole dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 1 species: Dog (Domestic).

Is Econazole a controlled substance?

Econazole is not federally scheduled in the US. Controlled-drug status differs by country — verify your local rules.

What are the side effects of Econazole?

Reported side effects, adverse reactions, and contraindications for Econazole: Topical use only. May cause local burning or irritation. Limited veterinary data.

Econazole

US brand names:Spectazole

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Sourced from published veterinary references. Awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer — our editorial process.

Drug Class

Antifungal

Routes

Topical

Indications

DermatophytosisMalassezia

Mechanism of Action

Inhibits ergosterol synthesis disrupting fungal cell membrane. Broad spectrum including dermatophytes and yeasts.

Side effects & warnings

Topical use only. May cause local burning or irritation. Limited veterinary data.

Evidence levels across 1 dose rule

Weak×1

Each ExoticRx dose rule is graded by the strength of its primary evidence — see the editorial process.

Backed by a published source

· Gupta AK, et al: Antifungal agents: An overview: Part II. J Am Acad Dermatol 30:911, 1994. doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(94)70112-1; Grooters AM, Taboada J: Update on antifungal therapy. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 33:749-758, 2003. PMID: 12910741 — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.237 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.237' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.225; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.225. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280

Sample dosing (1 of 1 cited rule)

A dog/cat sample is shown here. Cited dosing for all 1 species — reptiles, birds, pocket pets, livestock, and equine — is free on the per-species pages above. Pro adds the weight-based calculator for every species.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Topical	See the cited source for the printed regimen	q12h	Weak	Gupta AK, et al: Antifungal agents: An overview: Part II. J Am Acad Dermatol 30:911, 1994. doi:10.1016/s0190-9622(94)70112-1; Grooters AM, Taboada J: Update on antifungal therapy. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract 33:749-758, 2003. PMID: 12910741 — Verified against Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology, 7th Ed, p.237 (2026-08-01). — LOCATOR CONVENTION 2026-08-07: the bare 'p.237' in this citation is the PDF index of the held scan, not the printed page. The PRINTED page is p.225; verified by finding the drug named there. If you are holding the book, turn to p.225. — SOURCE EDITION: Muller & Kirk's Small Animal Dermatology — ISBN 9781416000280, https://openlibrary.org/isbn/9781416000280

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