Ciclopirox Olamine Topical

Indications

Ciclopirox Olamine Topical is used for: Tineapedis, Tineacruris, Tineacorporis, Candidiasis (moniliasis), Tinea (pityriasis) versicolor, Skin fungal infections.

Adult Dose

Topical/Cutaneous Skin fungal infections Adult: As cream: Apply onto affected areas bid.

Child Dose

Children <10 yr: Safety & Efficacy not established.

Renal Dose

Administration

Cream should be gently massaged onto the affected and surrounding skin areas twice daily for four weeks.

Contra Indications

Hypersensitivity; occlusive wrappings/dressings.

Precautions

Children <10 yr; pregnancy, lactation. Avoid contact with eyes. For external use only.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Adverse Effects

Side effects of Ciclopirox Olamine Topical : Pruritus, burning sensation; headache, rash, irritation, dryness.

Mechanism of Action

Ciclopirox has a wide spectrum of antifungal activity and some antibacterial activity. Inhibits most Candida, Epidermophyton, Microsporum, Trichophyton species and M. furfur by inhibiting transport of essential elements in fungal cells, thus disrupting DNA, RNA and protein synthesis.