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DescriptionCiclopirox (sye-kloe-PEER-ox) is used to treat infections caused by fungus. It works by killing the fungus or preventing its growth. Ciclopirox cream, gel, or lotion are applied to the skin to treat:
Ciclopirox gel or shampoo may also be applied to the scalp to treat seborrheic dermatitis. Ciclopirox topical solution (nail lacquer) is applied to the nails to treat ringworm of the nails (tinea unguium). Ciclopirox is available only with your doctor"s prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For ciclopirox, the following should be considered: Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to ciclopirox. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes. Pregnancy—Ciclopirox has not been studied in pregnant women. However, this medication has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant. Breast-feeding—It is not known whether ciclopirox passes into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor. Children—Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of ciclopirox in children under the age of 10 with use in other age groups. Older adults—Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults. Although there is no specific information comparing use of ciclopirox in the elderly with use in other age groups, this medicine is not expected to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults. Other medicines—Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of the skin. Proper Use of This MedicineFor patients using the cream, gel, or lotion form of this medicine:
For patients using the shampoo form of this medicine:
For patients using the topical solution form of this medicine:
When ciclopirox is used to treat certain types of fungus infections of the skin, an occlusive dressing (airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap) should not be applied over the medicine. To do so may irritate the skin. Do not apply an airtight covering over this medicine unless you have been directed to do so by your doctor . To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using ciclopirox for the full time of treatment , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Since fungus infections may be very slow to clear up, you may have to continue using this medicine every day for several weeks or more. If you stop using this medicine too soon, your symptoms may return. Do not miss any doses . Dosing—The dose of topical ciclopirox will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor"s orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of topical ciclopirox. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose—If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Storage—To store this medicine:
Precautions While Using This MedicineIf your skin problem does not improve within 2 to 4 weeks, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor. Inform your doctor right away if the area where you applied the medicine shows signs of increased irritation (e.g., redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing) because it could be an allergic reaction. Nail problems treated with the topical solution form of this medicine may take up to 6 months to start improving. To help clear up your infection completely and to help make sure it does not return, good health habits are also required . The following measures will help reduce chafing and irritation and will also help keep the area cool and dry.
If you have any questions about these measures, check with your health care professional. Side Effects of This MedicineAlong with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur: Less common—with ciclopirox shampoo Fainting; fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse; palpitations Rare Burning, itching, redness, swelling, or other signs of irritation not present before use of this medicineOther side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. However, check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: Less common—with ciclopirox shampoo Dandruff; headache; itching skin or scalp; oily skin; rash; skin disorder Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor. Revised: 11/02/2004 The information contained in the Thomson Healthcare (Micromedex) products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. Talk to your doctor, nurse or pharmacist before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen. Only your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist can provide you with advice on what is safe and effective for you. The use of the Thomson Healthcare products is at your sole risk. These products are provided "AS IS" and "as available" for use, without warranties of any kind, either express or implied. Thomson Healthcare and Drugs.com make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, usefulness or completeness of any of the information contained in the products. Additionally, THOMSON HEALTHCARE MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTIES AS TO THE OPINIONS OR OTHER SERVICE OR DATA YOU MAY ACCESS, DOWNLOAD OR USE AS A RESULT OF USE OF THE THOMSON HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS. ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. Thomson Healthcare does not assume any responsibility or risk for your use of the Thomson Healthcare products. Where can I get more information about Loprox Topical ? We recommend to use www.Drugs.com Typical mistypes for Loprox Topical koprox topical, poprox topical, ooprox topical, liprox topical, lkprox topical, llprox topical, lpprox topical, l0prox topical, l9prox topical, loorox topical, lolrox topical, lo-rox topical, lo0rox topical, lopeox topical, lopdox topical, lopfox topical, loptox topical, lop5ox topical, lop4ox topical, loprix topical, loprkx topical, loprlx topical, loprpx topical, lopr0x topical, lopr9x topical, loproz topical, loproc topical, loprod topical, lopros topical, loprox ropical, loprox fopical, loprox gopical, loprox yopical, loprox 6opical, loprox 5opical, loprox tipical, loprox tkpical, loprox tlpical, loprox tppical, loprox t0pical, loprox t9pical, loprox tooical, loprox tolical, loprox to-ical, loprox to0ical, loprox topucal, loprox topjcal, loprox topkcal, loprox topocal, loprox top9cal, loprox top8cal, loprox topixal, loprox topival, loprox topifal, loprox topidal, loprox topiczl, loprox topicsl, loprox topicwl, loprox topicql, loprox topicak, loprox topicap, loprox topicao, oprox topical, lprox topical, lorox topical, lopox topical, loprx topical, lopro topical, loproxtopical, loprox opical, loprox tpical, loprox toical, loprox topcal, loprox topial, loprox topicl, loprox topica, olprox topical, lporox topical, lorpox topical, loporx topical, loprxo topical, lopro xtopical, loproxt opical, loprox otpical, loprox tpoical, loprox toipcal, loprox topcial, loprox topiacl, loprox topicla, lloprox topical, looprox topical, lopprox topical, loprrox topical, loproox topical, loproxx topical, loprox topical, loprox ttopical, loprox toopical, loprox toppical, loprox topiical, loprox topiccal, loprox topicaal, loprox topicall, etc.
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