Escort M Ointment

Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS

Last updated on 09 Apr 2026 | 12:46 AM (IST)

Escort M Ointment is a combination medicine. It is used to treat various types of skin infections usually the fungal type of skin infections. It minimizes symptoms of inflammation such as redness, swelling, and itching. It also acts against the infection-causing microorganisms.

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General Information

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Fluocinolone acetonide (0.025% w/w)+ Miconazole (2% w/w)

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Skan Research Lab Pvt Ltd

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Product introduction

Escort M Ointment is only meant for external use and should be used as advised by your doctor. A thin layer of the medicine should be applied only to the affected areas of the skin with clean and dry hands. If it gets into your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina rinse with water. It may take several days to weeks for your symptoms to improve, but you should keep using this medicine regularly. The course of the treatment should be completed to ensure better efficacy of the medicine. If your condition does not improve or gets worse, you should talk to your doctor.

There is limited data on the side effects of Escort M Ointment. Let your doctor know if you experience any symptoms that bother you or worsen while applying the medication. They may be able to suggest ways to treat or manage the side effects.

Before taking this medicine, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines for the same disease or other diseases. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take this medicine with proper consultation and caution. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine. You should consult the doctor about prescribing an alternative medicine for your condition.

Uses of Escort M Ointment

Treatment of Fungal skin infections

Benefits of Escort M Ointment

Treatment of Fungal skin infections
Escort M Ointment is an antifungal medicine. It is used to treat skin infections caused by fungi. These include athlete’s foot, ringworm, vaginal thrush, and sweat rash. It works by killing and stopping the growth of fungi, thereby clearing the infection and relieving the symptoms. You should use this medicine for as long as it is prescribed, even if your symptoms disappear, otherwise they may come back. Depending on the type of infection you are treating, this may be several weeks. Even after your skin is completely cured, you may have to apply the cream occasionally to prevent the symptoms from returning.

Side effects of Escort M Ointment

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Escort M

Limited data available

How to use Escort M Ointment

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

How Escort M Ointment works

Escort M Ointment is a combination of two medicines: Fluocinolone acetonide and Miconazole, which treats skin infections. Fluocinolone acetonide is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Miconazole is an antifungal which stops the growth of fungi on the skin by preventing them from forming their own protective covering.

Quick tips

Escort M Ointment helps treat skin infections caused by many different types of fungi.
Few healthy tips for Athlete's Foot:
1. Keep your feet clean and dry, particularly between the toes.
2. Cut your nails short and prefer open-toe shoes for everyday use.
3. Use a separate clean towel for the feet and wear clean cotton socks.
4. Never share your socks, shoes, and towel with others.
Finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Avoid getting it in the eyes, nose, or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
Inform your doctor if the infection has not cleared up after 4 weeks of treatment.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

The safety of Escort M Ointment during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

What is Escort M Ointment used for?

Escort M Ointment is used to treat skin infections which may appear on the feet (Athlete’s foot), in the groin area (jock itch), or between skin folds (sweat rash infected with a yeast infection “thrush”). It is also used for candida infections of the skin and nails. It rapidly relieves the itching caused due to these fungal infections.

Is Escort M Ointment a steroid cream?

No, Escort M Ointment is not a steroid cream. It is an antifungal medicine that belongs to the imidazole class of medicines. It works by killing the fungi or by preventing the growth of fungi that cause infection.

What are the side effects of Escort M Ointment?

The common side effects are application site burning, redness, and itching. The application site may also develop some uncommon side effects such as discomfort, dryness, bleeding, severe allergic reactions, urticaria or hives, rash, skin exfoliation, sticky skin, prickling sensation, or inflammation.

Can I use a steroid cream along with Escort M Ointment?

It is recommended that you use a mild steroid ointment like hydrocortisone cream/ointment in the morning and use Escort M Ointment in the evening. You can then stop using the steroid cream gradually over 2-3 weeks. But, if you have used a potent corticosteroid for seborrheic dermatitis, maintain at least a gap of 2 weeks before you apply Escort M Ointment to prevent skin sensitization.

How should Escort M Ointment be applied?

Wash the affected area thoroughly with water and then dry it. Wash your hands carefully (until and unless your hands are also affected) after applying Escort M Ointment. This will prevent the infection from spreading to other parts of the body or other people.

For how long do I need to use Escort M Ointment?

You should use Escort M Ointment for as long as advised by your doctor. Generally, it is to be used for 2-4 weeks for jock itch and sweat rash and 2-6 weeks for Athlete’s foot. Do not stop using it even if your symptoms have disappeared because the infection may reappear if not properly treated.

What should I do if I forget to use Escort M Ointment?

If you forget to use Escort M Ointment, do not worry and continue using Escort M Ointment as soon as you remember. However, if you are not sure and have any other doubts, please consult your doctor.

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References

Miconazole. Schorndorf, Germany: Catalent Germany Schorndorf; 1974 [revised Aug. 2018]. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Fluocinolone acetonide. Sanford, Florida: Hill Laboratories, Inc.; [revised 18 Aug. 1999]. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Fluocinolone acetonide and miconazole nitrate. Karnal, Haryana: Canbro Healthcare.

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General Information

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Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Escort M Ointment

Benefits of Escort M Ointment

Side effects of Escort M Ointment

How to use Escort M Ointment

How Escort M Ointment works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Escort M Ointment used for?

Is Escort M Ointment a steroid cream?

What are the side effects of Escort M Ointment?

Can I use a steroid cream along with Escort M Ointment?

How should Escort M Ointment be applied?

For how long do I need to use Escort M Ointment?

What should I do if I forget to use Escort M Ointment?

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