Ciclopirox olamine is the generic equivalent of the brand-name drug Ciclopirox Olamine. Licensed pharmacies, clinics, doctor's offices, and veterinary practices can source wholesale Ciclopirox olamine through Premier Pharma with same-day fulfillment on in-stock SKUs.
FDA Drug Information
Indications & Usage
INDICATIONS AND USAGE Ciclopirox olamine cream is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum , Trichophyton mentagrophytes , Epidermophyton floccosum , and Microsporum canis ; candidiasis (moniliasis) due to Candida albicans ; and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur .
Important Warnings
WARNINGS Ciclopirox olamine cream is not for ophthalmic use. Keep out of reach of children.
Adverse Reactions
ADVERSE REACTIONS In all controlled clinical studies with 514 patients using ciclopirox olamine cream and in 296 patients using the vehicle cream, the incidence of adverse reactions was low. This included pruritus at the site of application in one patient and worsening of the clinical signs and symptoms in another patient using ciclopirox cream and burning in one patient and worsening of the clinical signs and symptoms in another patient using the vehicle cream. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACT…
Dosage & Administration
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Gently massage ciclopirox olamine cream into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice daily, in the morning and evening. Clinical improvement with relief of pruritus and other symptoms usually occurs within the first week of treatment. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after four weeks of treatment with ciclopirox olamine cream, the diagnosis should be redetermined. Patients with tinea versicolor usually exhibit clinical and mycological clearing after two…
Patient Counseling Information
Information for Patients The patient should be told to: Use the medication for the full treatment time even though symptoms may have improved and notify the physician if there is no improvement after four weeks. Inform the physician if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation (redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing) indicative of possible sensitization. Avoid the use of occlusive wrappings or dressings.
Source: FDA. For professional use only. Not a substitute for prescribing information.
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