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Pevaryl is a medicine that kills fungi that affect the skin, such as athlete's foot, fungus in the groin, genitalia, body and head. The itching that often occurs as an accompanying symptom generally disappears in a few days.
Swissmedic-approved patient information
Pevaryl® Cream/powder/pump sprayMedius AGPevaryl is a medicine that kills fungi that affect the skin, e.g. athlete's foot, fungus in the groin, genitalia, body and head. The itching that often occurs as an accompanying symptom generally disappears in a few days.
Pevaryl must not be taken by mouth and must not be used in/on the eye.
Pevaryl must not be used if there is a known hypersensitivity to econazole or one of the excipients according to the composition, or if there is hypersensitivity to other antifungal agents of the same class of active substances (imidazole derivatives).
Pevaryl pump spray: Do not spray on mucous membranes.
Pevaryl powder contains talc. To avoid irritation of the respiratory tract, inhalation of the powder should be avoided. This is especially true for children and toddlers.
If symptoms do not improve or even worsen while taking Pevaryl, consult your doctor.
Inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist if you suffer from other illnesses, have allergies or are taking other medicines (even those you bought yourself!) or using them externally.
Pevaryl must not be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. As a precaution, you should avoid taking medicines during pregnancy and breastfeeding or ask your doctor, pharmacist or druggist for advice.
Adults and children over 2 years: Unless otherwise prescribed by the doctor, Pevaryl Crème is applied once or twice a day to the affected areas of skin and gently massaged in with a finger.
The treatment duration is 2-4 weeks. In stubborn cases, it may take longer. Regular use of Pevaryl is crucial for successful healing.
In order to avoid recurrence, the treatment should be continued for a week after healing.
Children under 2 years of age: Pevaryl Crème should be used in children under 2 years of age as directed by a doctor.
Adults: Pevaryl powder is applied 1 to 2 times a day to the affected areas of skin and gently massaged in with your finger.
Adults: The pump spray is sprayed 1 to 2 times a day on the affected skin from a distance of approx. 20 cm. When using, press the spray head vigorously several times.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of Pevaryl powder and pump spray has not been established in children.
Stick to the dosage given in the package leaflet or as prescribed by your doctor. If you think the medicine is too weak or too strong, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
The following side effects can occur when using Pevaryl:
In rare cases, there is hypersensitivity to antifungal agents of the imidazole type or to any other component of the preparation. Burning, itching or pain at the application site can often occur.
The following skin reactions have been observed very rarely during treatment with Pevaryl: vascular oedema, contact dermatitis, skin rash, hives, blistering and skin peeling. In this case, the doctor should be consulted and treatment with Pevaryl should be discontinued.
If you notice side effects that are not described here, you should inform your doctor, pharmacist or druggist.
Keep out of the reach of children!
Pevaryl Crème, Pevaryl Pump Spray: Store at room temperature (15-25°C).
Pevaryl powder: Do not store above 30°C.
The medicinal product may only be used up to the date marked «EXP» on the container.
Unit tubes are used for rationalization reasons. Depending on the volume of the filling weight, empty spaces are unavoidable, although the filling weight corresponds to the regulation.
Your doctor, pharmacist or druggist can provide you with further information. These people have the detailed information for specialists.
Cream: 1 g contains : Econazole nitrate 10 mg
Powder: 1 g contains: Econazole nitrate 10 mg
pump spray: 1 g contains: econazole nitrate 10 mg
Cream: Preservative: benzoic acid (E 210), antioxidant: butylated hydroxyanisole (E 320) and other auxiliaries.
Powder: Flavourings and other additives: talc, zinc oxide, silica colloidalis anhydrica.
Pump spray: Flavourings, propylene glycol, ethanol and other additives.
38334, 38335, 50639 (Swissmedic).
In pharmacies and drugstores without a doctor's prescription.
30 g of cream.
30 g powder.
30 g pump spray.
Medius AG, 4132 Muttenz.
This leaflet was last checked by the Medicines Agency (Swissmedic) in November 2021.