Ciclopirox is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ciclopirox is used -
Moderate
Mild
Unknown
Is the use of Ciclopirox safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ciclopirox without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ciclopirox safe during breastfeeding?
Ciclopirox does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Ciclopirox on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Ciclopirox on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ciclopirox on the Liver?
Ciclopirox does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ciclopirox on the Heart?
Ciclopirox is not harmful for the heart.
Ciclopirox should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ciclopirox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ciclopirox habit forming or addictive?
Ciclopirox does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Ciclopirox since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ciclopirox is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ciclopirox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ciclopirox
Taking Ciclopirox with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ciclopirox
You may consume alcohol while taking Ciclopirox. But caution is still important.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Loprox® Cream (ciclopirox)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 796
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 174-175
