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INDICATIONS

Superficial Dermatophyte Infections

LOPROX® (ciclopirox) Gel 0.77% is indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, or Epidermophyton floccosum.

Seborrheic Dermatitis

LOPROX Gel is indicated for the topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.

 

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Superficial Dermatophyte Infections

Gently massage LOPROX Gel into the affected areas and surrounding skin twice daily, in the morning and evening immediately after cleaning or washing the areas to be treated. Interdigital tinea pedis and tinea corporis should be treated for 4 weeks. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after 4 weeks of treatment, the diagnosis should be reviewed.

Seborrheic Dermatitis of the Scalp

Apply LOPROX Gel to affected scalp areas twice daily, in the morning and evening for 4 weeks. Clinical improvement usually occurs within the first week with continuing resolution of signs and symptoms through the fourth week of treatment. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after 4 weeks of treatment, the diagnosis should be reviewed.

 

HOW SUPPLIED

Loprox® (ciclopirox) Gel 0.77% is supplied in 30 g tubes (NDC 99207-013-30), and 45 g tubes (NDC 99207-013-45).

Store between 15° and 30°C (59° and 86°F).

Manufactured for:
MEDICIS, The Dermatology Company®
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

by: Hoechst Marion Roussel Deutschland GmbH,
D-65926 Frankfurt am Main
Made in Germany
REG TM THE AVENTIS GROUP

Brand Name: Loprox
Generic Name: Ciclopirox

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