Ciclopirox Gel

Dosage form: gel
Drug class:Topical antifungals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 22, 2021.

FOR DERMATOLOGIC USE ONLY.

NOT FOR USE IN EYES.

Rx Only

Ciclopirox Gel Description

Ciclopirox Gel 0.77% contains a synthetic antifungal agent, ciclopirox USP. It is intended for topical dermatologic use only.

Each gram of Ciclopirox Gel contains 7.70 mg of ciclopirox USP in a gel consisting of carbomer homopolymer, isopropyl alcohol, and medium chain triglycerides, sodium hydroxide, sodium lauryl sulfate, and purified water.

Ciclopirox Gel is a white, slightly fluid gel.

The chemical name for ciclopirox USP 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:

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

Mechanism of Action

Ciclopirox is a hydroxypyridone antifungal agent alt...