Generic name: ciclopirox
Dosage form: topical solution
Drug class:Topical antifungals
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.
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For use on fingernails and toenails and immediately adjacent skin only
Not for use in eyes
Pedipirox Nail Lacquer Description
Pedipirox™ Nail Lacquer contains a synthetic antifungal agent, ciclopirox. It is intended for topical use on fingernails and toenails and immediately adjacent skin.
Each gram of Pedipirox™ Nail Lacquer contains 80 mg ciclopirox in a solution base consisting of ethyl acetate, NF; isopropyl alcohol, USP; and butyl monoester of poly[methylvinyl ether/maleic acid] in isopropyl alcohol. Ethyl acetate and isopropyl alcohol are solvents that vaporize after application.
Pedipirox™ Nail Lacquer is a clear, colorless to slightly yellowish solution.
The chemical name for ciclopirox is 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1H)-pyridone, with the molecular formula C12H17NO2 and a molecular weight of 207.27. The CAS Registry Number is [29342-05-0]. The chemical structure is:
