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What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Loprox Cream Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

LOPROX (ciclopirox) Structural Formula Illustration

LOPROX® Cream (ciclopirox 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.

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Loprox Cream Patient Information: Side Effects

Serious side effects of ciclopirox topical use are not expected to occur. Stop using ciclopirox topical and contact your doctor if you experience unusual or severe itching, redness, burning, dryness, or irritation of the skin or discoloration or other changes in the nails.

Mild burning, itching, or redness may occur with use of ciclopirox topical shampoo.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Loprox Cream Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat certain fungal skin infections such as ringworm and athlete's foot between the toes. It is also used to treat a certain scalp condition (seborrheic dermatitis). Ciclopirox is an antifungal medication that works by stopping the growth of fungus.

HOW TO USE: Use this medication on the skin only. Clean and dry the area to be treated. Apply a thin layer of the medication on and around the affected area and gently rub into the skin or scalp, usually twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Wash your hands after using un...

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What is Loprox Cream Consumer Information?

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Loprox Cream - User Reviews

Loprox Cream User Reviews

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Report Problems to the Food and Drug Administration

 

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