Ciclorox 1 Cream
Ciclopirox Topical
10 mg/gm
Opsonin Pharma Limited
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| Unite Price | 110.00 BDT |
Indications
Ciclorox 1 Cream is used for:
Tineapedis, Tineacruris, Tineacorporis, Tinea (pityriasis) versicolor, Tinea unguium or Onychomycosis (Fungal nail infection), Skin fungal infections, Prophylaxis or treatment of Seborrheic dermatitis, Dandruff & Tinea capitis of the scalp & hairy parts of the body.
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Seborrhoeic dermatitis
Adult: As 1% ciclopirox base shampoo: Apply 5-10 mL into the scalp twice weekly for 4 weeks, with a Min of 3 days between application.
Skin fungal infections
Adult: As cream: Apply onto affected areas bid.
Topical nail solution
Onychomycosis (Fungal nail infection)
It should be applied once daily (preferably at bedtime) to all affected nails with the applicator brush provided up to 48 weeks.
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.
Wet hair and apply approximately 1 teaspoon (5 ml) of Ciclopirox Olamine Shampoo to the scalp.
Up to 2 teaspoons (10 ml) may be used for long hair.
Lather and leave on hair and scalp for 3 minutes. Treatment should be repeated twice per week for 4 weeks, with a minimum of 3 days between applications.
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity; occlusive wrappings/dressings.
Precautions
Children <12 yr; pregnancy, lactation. Avoid contact with eyes. For external use only.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Pregnancy Category: B
Lactation: not known if distributed in breast milk
Interactions
Side Effects
Side effects of Ciclopirox Topical :
Skin & Scalp
Pruritus, burning sensation; headache, rash, irritation, dryness.
Nail
Commonly redness/ burning of treated skin or changes in shape/color of nail may occur. Allergic reaction to Ciclopirox is rare.
Mode 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.
Note
Ciclorox 1 10 mg/gm Cream generic name is Ciclopirox Topical. Ciclorox 1 10 mg/gm Cream is manufactured by Opsonin Pharma LimitedCiclorox 1 is availble in all over Bangladesh.
Mes BD drug index information on Ciclorox 1 Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.