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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Ciclopirox Gel, 0.77% is not for ophthalmic, oral, or intravaginal use.
Keep out of reach of children.
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Uses
Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Ciclopirox Gel, 0.77% is indicated for the topical treatment of interdigital tinea pedis and tinea corporis due to Trichophytonrubrum, Trichophytonmentagrophytes, or Epidermophytonfloccosum.
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ciclopirox Gel, 0.77% is indicated for the topical treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
Other Information
Ciclopirox Gel, 0.77% contains a synthetic antifungal agent, ciclopirox. It is intended for topical dermatologic use only.
Each gram of Ciclopirox Gel, 0.77% contains 7.70 mg of ciclopirox in a gel consisting of Purified Water USP, Isopropyl Alcohol USP, Octyldodecanol NF, Dimethicone Copolyol 190, Carbomer 980, Sodium Hydroxide NF, and Docusate Sodium USP.
Ciclopirox Gel, 0.77% is a white, slightly fluid gel.
The chemical name for ciclopirox is 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)- pyridinone, with the empirical formula C12H17NO2 and a molecular weight of 207.27. The CAS Registry Number is [29342-05-0]. The chemical structure is:
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Sivextro Manufacturers
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Cubist Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Sivextro | Paddock Laboratories, Llc
Superficial Dermatophyte Infections
Gently massage Ciclopirox Gel, 0.77% 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 Ciclopirox Gel, 0.77% 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.
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