ciclopirox

Ciclopirox is a medication used for the treatment of moderate onychomycosis of fingernails and toenails, and for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.

Key facts

Drug.verifiedrevid: 460036027
Drug.image: Ciclopirox.svg
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Drug.caption: Above: molecular structure of ciclopirox Below: 3D representation of a ciclopirox molecule
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Drug.tradename: Penlac Nail Lacquer, others
Drug.MedlinePlus: a604021
Drug.DailyMedID: Ciclopirox
Drug.routes_of_administration: Topical
Drug.ATC_prefix: D01

Article

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Contents

Medical uses
Nail infections
Pharmacology
Pharmacodynamics
Chemistry
Society and culture
Brand names
Research
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Ciclopirox is a medication used for the treatment of moderate onychomycosis of fingernails and toenails, and for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis.

In 2023, it was the 278th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 700,000 prescriptions.