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| Pronunciation |
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 (sye
kloe PEER
oks) |
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| Brand Names |
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| Loprox®; Penlac™ |
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| Therapeutic
Categories |
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Antifungal Agent, Topical |
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| Reasons not to take this
medicine |
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- If you have an allergy to ciclopirox or any other part of the
medicine.
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| What is this medicine used
for? |
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- This medicine is used to treat athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm,
and other skin infections caused by fungus (yeast).
- The topical solution is for treatment of fungus of the finger and toe
nails.
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| How does it work? |
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- Ciclopirox kills the fungus (yeast) by affecting its food supply or
making its skin leaky.
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| How is it best taken? |
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- Do not take by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes
(may burn).
- Wash your hands before and after use.
- You can clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well before
use.
- Use a small amount over the area affected as a light film. Rub in
gently.
- Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) over the area
unless told to do so by healthcare provider.
- Use entire prescription as directed, even if feeling better.
- For the nail solution, apply daily to the affected nails.
- Use at least 8 hours before bathing.
- Apply evenly to nails and nail beds.
- Remove once weekly with rubbing
alcohol.
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| What do I do if I miss a
dose? |
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- Apply a missed dose as soon as possible.
- If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to
your regular schedule.
- Do not apply a double dose or extra
doses.
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| What are the precautions when
taking this
medicine? |
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- Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make
sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling
about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of
face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting
pregnant.
- Tell healthcare provider if you are
breast-feeding.
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| What are the common side effects
of this
medicine? |
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- Burning, stinging, itching, or
redness.
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| What should I monitor? |
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- Watch for change in symptoms. Is condition better, worse, or about the
same?
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| Reasons to call healthcare
provider
immediately |
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- Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing;
tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits;
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
- No improvement in condition after 4 weeks or feeling worse.
- Increased irritation, redness, itching, or burning around the
area.
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| How should I store this
medicine? |
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- Store at room temperature.
- Store nail solution back in the box after each use. Protect from
light.
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| General statements |
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- Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's
medicine.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
- Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements,
vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider
(doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
- Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine,
including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs,
vitamins).
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