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Details About Generic Salt :: Ciclopirox
Main Medicine Class:: Skin Sub Medicine Class :: Anti Microbials (Fungal,
15G. ANTI-SEBORRHEICS in 15. SKIN |
CICLOPIROX |
ETHANOLAMINE SALT OF CICLOPIROX | ANTIFUNGAL, TOPICAL |
also comes under 15C. Anti-Microbials (Fungal, Parasites, Viral) in 15. Skin, |
Indications & Dose: CUTANEOUS CANDIDIASIS TP Adult Cream/suspension (0.77%): Apply BID, gently massage into affected areas, if no improvement after 4 wk of treatment, re-evaluate the diagnosis Child >10 yr: Same as adult dose | ONYCHOMYCOSIS Adult Lacquer (solution 8%): Apply to adjacent skin & affected nails daily (as a part of a comprehensive management program for onychomycosis), remove with alcohol q7days Child >12 yr: Same as adult dose | SEBORRHEIC DERMATITIS OF SCALP TP Adult Gel (0.77%): Gently massage into affected areas & surrounding skin twice daily, if no improvement after 4 wk re-evaluate diagnosis, Shampoo (1%): Apply 5mL to wet hair, lather & leave for 3min & rinse, may use up to 10mL for longer hair, repeat twice weekly for 4 wk with 3 days of interval b/w applications Child >16 yr: Same as adult dose | TINEA CORPORIS TP Adult Cream/suspension/gel (0.77%): Apply BID, gently massage into affected areas & surrounding skin, if no improvement after 4 wk re-evaluate the diagnosis Child >10 yr: Cream/suspension (0.77%): Same as adult dose, Gel (0.77%): >16 yr: Same as adult dose | TINEA CRURIS TP Adult Cream/suspension (0.77%): Apply BID, gently massage into affected areas, if no improvement after 4 wk of treatment, re-evaluate the diagnosis Child >10 yr: Same as adult dose | TINEA PEDIS TP Adult Cream/suspension/gel (0.77%): Apply BID, gently massage into affected areas, if no improvement after 4 wk, re-evaluate the diagnosis Child Cream/suspension (0.77%) >10 yr: Same as adult dose, >16 yr: Gel (0.77%): Same as adult dose | TINEA VERSICOLOR TP Adult Cream/suspension (0.77%): Apply BID, gently massage into affected areas, if no improvement after 4 wk of treatment, re-evaluate the diagnosis Child >10 yr: Same as adult dose |
ADR: Others: Irritation, pruritus |