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Loprox Suspension

Loprox Suspension is used for:

Treating athlete"s foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal infections of the skin. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Loprox Suspension is an antifungal. It works by slowing the growth of the fungus.

Do NOT use Loprox Suspension if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Loprox Suspension

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Loprox Suspension:

Some medical conditions may interact with Loprox Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Loprox Suspension. However, no specific interactions with Loprox Suspension are known at this time.

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Loprox Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Loprox Suspension:

Use Loprox Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Clean the affected area with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Shake well before using a dose. Apply enough medicine to cover the affected area. Rub in gently. Do not cover unless directed by your doctor. Wash your hands immediately after using Loprox Suspension, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
• Continue to use Loprox Suspension until the entire prescribed amount has been used, even if symptoms of infection have resolved.
• If a dose is missed, use it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised to by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, restart medicine and advise your health care provider at the next visit.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Loprox Suspension.

Important safety information:

• Loprox Suspension is for external use only. Avoid contact with the eyes or on the inside of your nose or mouth.
• Do not wrap or otherwise cover the treated area with bandages or wear tight-fitting clothing unless specifically directed by your doctor.
• It is important to use Loprox Suspension for the full course of treatment. Failure to do so may decrease the effectiveness of this treatment and may increase the risk that fungi will no longer be sensitive to Loprox Suspension and will not be able to be treated by this or certain medicines.
• Contact your health care provider if the condition does not improve within 4 weeks of using Loprox Suspension.
• Loprox Suspension is not recommended for use in CHILDREN younger than 10 years of age. Safety and effectiveness in this age group have not been confirmed.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Loprox Suspension during pregnancy. It is unknown if Loprox Suspension is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Loprox Suspension, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Loprox Suspension:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Burning; itching at the application site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistering; oozing; swelling.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Loprox Suspension may be harmful if swallowed.

Store between 41 and 77 degrees F (5 and 25 degrees C), away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Loprox Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Loprox Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Loprox Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Loprox Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.