Ciclopirox Olamine
About Ciclopirox Olamine
Ciclopirox Olamine belongs to the class of dermatological medication called topical antifungal primarily used in the treatment of fungal or yeast infections of the skin such as athlete’s foot (affects toes), jock itch (affects the groin area), candidiasis (affects vagina), fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails (an infection that may cause nail discolouration, splitting and pain) and ringworm (affects skin or the scalp) . Athlete’s foot, jock itch, and ringworm are fungal infections closely related, whereas candidiasis is a yeast infection caused by Candida albicans. These infections are typically observed in individuals with weakened immune systems. They can spread through skin-to-skin contact.
Ciclopirox Olamine contains ciclopirox olamine, which works by inhibiting the growth of fungus and reducing the severity of the infection. It causes membrane instability by accumulating inside fungal cells and interfering with protein transport across the fungal cell membrane. Thus, Ciclopirox Olamine clears fungal infections and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling, and itching of the skin caused by infections.
Ciclopirox Olamine is only for external use. Use Ciclopirox Olamine as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Ciclopirox Olamine for as long as prescribed, depending on your medical condition. Avoid contact of Ciclopirox Olamine with nose, mouth or eyes. If Ciclopirox Olamine comes into contact with these areas accidentally, rinse thoroughly with water. Some people may experience itching, irritation or a burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects of Ciclopirox Olamine do not require medical attention and typically resolve on their own over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to Ciclopirox Olamine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is recommended to consult a doctor before using Ciclopirox Olamine. Ciclopirox Olamine is not recommended for children below 10 years of age. If you are using any steroidal cream, lotion or ointment, inform your doctor before taking Ciclopirox Olamine so that the dose may be adjusted. Do not use Ciclopirox Olamine in more than prescribed doses or for a prolonged time, as it may cause adverse effects. Do not wrap or cover the treated area with bandages unless instructed to do so by your doctor. Do not apply Ciclopirox Olamine to broken skin or cuts. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as Ciclopirox Olamine catches fire and burns easily. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes, HIV, or AIDS or are undergoing chemotherapy and seizures.
Uses of Ciclopirox Olamine
• Treats athlete’s foot: Ciclopirox Olamine helps relieve itching, burning, and cracking between the toes.
• Manages jock itch: Ciclopirox Olamine reduces redness, irritation, and discomfort in the groin area.
• Treats vaginal candidiasis: Ciclopirox Olamine helps control fungal growth and associated symptoms.
• Heals fungal nail infections: Ciclopirox Olamine helps clear discolouration, thickening, and pain in fingernails and toenails.
• Cures ringworm: Ciclopirox Olamine treats circular, red, and itchy rashes on the skin or scalp caused by fungal infection.
Medicinal Benefits
Ciclopirox Olamine contains ‘ciclopirox olamine’ is a broad-spectrum antifungal agent with additional antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities, primarily used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as ringworm, jock itch and athlete’s foot, seborrheic dermatitis (dry, flaky skin on the face, scalp, chest, upper back or ears), fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails (an infection that may cause nail discolouration, splitting, and pain) and pityriasis (a type of skin rash that causes scaly, discoloured patches on chest, back, legs and arms). It works by stopping the growth of fungus. It causes membrane instability by accumulating inside fungal cells and interfering with protein transport across the fungal cell membrane. Thus, Ciclopirox Olamine clears fungal infections and provides relief from cracking, burning, scaling, and itching of the skin caused due to infections.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
- Take a small amount of Ciclopirox Olamine and apply it as a thin layer on the clean and dry affected area as advised by your doctor.
- Ciclopirox Olamine is only for external use. Avoid contact of the Ciclopirox Olamine with the nose, mouth or eyes. In the event of accidental contact with these areas, rinse thoroughly with water.
Storage
Side Effects of Ciclopirox Olamine
- Itching
- Redness
- Irritation
- Burning sensation at the site of application
Drug Warnings
Avoid contact of Ciclopirox Olamine with nose, mouth or eyes as it may irritate. If Ciclopirox Olamine comes into contact with these areas accidentally, rinse thoroughly with water. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is recommended to consult a doctor before using Ciclopirox Olamine. If you are allergic to Ciclopirox Olamine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not apply Ciclopirox Olamine to broken skin or cuts. Do not swallow Ciclopirox Olamine. In case of accidental swallowing, contact a nearby poison control centre or consult a doctor immediately. Avoid smoking or going near naked flames as Ciclopirox Olamine catches fire and burns easily. Avoid using nail varnishes and artificial nails while using Ciclopirox Olamine. Do not share your nail file to prevent the spread of infection. Do not use more than what is recommended to relieve your symptoms faster. Also, please do not cover the area being treated with Ciclopirox Olamine with a bandage, as this may increase the absorption of this medicine and its side effects. Ciclopirox Olamine should be used with caution in people with a weakened immune system due to chronic conditions such as HIV or AIDS, and who are receiving chemotherapy, diabetes, or a condition for which you use steroid medication (including skin conditions or breathing disorders).
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Ciclopirox Olamine may interact with steroids such as (beclomethasone, budesonide, fluticasone, mometasone, triamcinolone, alclometasone, diflorasone, prednicarbate) oral medications to treat fungal infections such as (fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, terbinafine, voriconazole) medications for seizures (carbamazepine, phenytoin, valproic acid, oxcarbazepine, lamotrigine).
Drug-Food Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking any herbal supplements, vitamins, or OTC medicines.
Drug-Disease Interactions: If you have or have ever had an organ transplant, chickenpox, cancer, HIV (AIDS), cold sores, diabetes, flaky, itchy, or crusty skin, genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease that causes painful blisters on reproductive organs), shingles (painful blisters caused by the chickenpox virus), peripheral vascular disease (narrowing of blood vessels in feet, legs, or arms causing numbness, pain, or coldness in that part of the body), psoriasis, and seizures.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionThe interaction of Ciclopirox Olamine with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult the doctor if you are a pregnant woman before using Ciclopirox Olamine. The doctor may prescribe this medication only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIf you are breastfeeding, please consult your doctor before using Ciclopirox Olamine. Your doctor prescribes this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Driving
safe if prescribedCiclopirox Olamine usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery. However, consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Liver
safe if prescribedCiclopirox Olamine is likely safe for use in patients with liver conditions when used as prescribed. However, always follow your doctor’s advice to avoid any potential risks.
Kidney
safe if prescribedCiclopirox Olamine is likely safe for use in patients with kidney conditions when used as prescribed. However, always follow your doctor’s advice to avoid any potential risks.
Children
cautionCiclopirox Olamine is not recommended for children under 10 years of age, as the safety and effectiveness have not been fully established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- In wet areas such as changing rooms and gym showers, avoid walking barefoot to prevent fungal infections.
- Do not scratch the affected skin, as this can spread the infection to other parts of the body.
- Avoid sharing towels, combs, bedsheets, shoes, or socks with others.
- Wash your bedsheets and towels regularly.
- Regularly change your socks and wash your feet. Avoid wearing shoes that cause your feet to sweat and feel hot.
Special Advise
- Before applying Ciclopirox Olamine, clean and dry the affected area.
- Avoid contact of Ciclopirox Olamine with nose, mouth or eyes. If Ciclopirox Olamine comes into contact with these areas accidentally, rinse thoroughly with water.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Fungal infection: It is a skin disease in which a fungus attacks the tissue and causes infection. Fungal infections may be contagious (spread from one person to another). Ringworm is a common fungal infection of the skin or scalp that is contagious and causes a rash resembling a worm in a ring shape. Jock itch (also known as tinea cruris) is a fungal infection of the skin that causes an itchy, red rash in warm and moist areas of the body, such as the groin, buttocks, and inner thighs. An athlete’s foot (also known as tinea pedis) is a fungal infection that usually starts between the toes, especially in people who have extremely sweaty feet and wear tight-fitting shoes. It occurs most commonly in athletes. It causes itching, burning, or stinging sensations due to a scaly rash. Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition that causes an itchy rash with dry, flaky scales on the skin that contains oil glands such as the scalp, face, back, and upper chest.
FAQs
Ciclopirox Olamine is used in the treatment of fungal or yeast infections of the skin such as athlete's foot (affects toes), jock itch (affects the groin area), candidiasis (affects vagina), fungal infections of the fingernails and toenails (an infection that may cause nail discolouration, splitting and pain) and ringworm (affects skin or the scalp).
Ciclopirox Olamine contains Ciclopirox. It is an antifungal medicine that works by inhibiting protein production in fungal cells, thereby disrupting the cell division process. Thereby clearing the fungal skin infection.
You are recommended to use Ciclopirox Olamine on the face only if advised by your doctor and not to use it for more than 5 days, as the skin on the face thins easily. Avoid using dressings or bandages on the face.
Vaginal itching is a symptom that various fungal or bacterial infections can cause. Ciclopirox Olamine can be used to treat only fungal infections. It is necessary to determine the cause of itching before using Ciclopirox Olamine. So, please consult a doctor for a thorough evaluation.
Yes, Ciclopirox Olamine can also be used to treat fungal infections that affect the nails. However, do not take this medicine without consulting a doctor.
Yes, fungal infection is a contagious skin condition that spreads from one person to another through direct skin-to-skin contact, contact with contaminated soil or surfaces, or contact with infected animals. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid close direct contact until the infection is cleared and to avoid sharing items with the infected person, as this can also spread the infection.
You are not recommended to stop using Ciclopirox Olamine without consulting your doctor, as it may cause recurring infections. Therefore, take Ciclopirox Olamine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. If you experience any difficulty while taking Ciclopirox Olamine, please consult your doctor.
No, Ciclopirox Olamine is not recommended for treating acne, as it may worsen the condition. Ciclopirox Olamine is only used to reduce itching, swelling, and redness caused by certain skin infections. However, please consult a doctor before using Ciclopirox Olamine.
Yes, Ciclopirox Olamine is effective if used in dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Wash your hands before and after using Ciclopirox Olamine if your hands are not affected to prevent the spread of infection. Avoid contact of Ciclopirox Olamine with nose, mouth or eyes. In case Ciclopirox Olamine comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with water thoroughly.
No, Ciclopirox Olamine is not a steroid. It is an antifungal agent used to treat fungal infections.
No, Ciclopirox Olamine should not be used on other parts of the body such as eyes, oral cavity or vagina. It should be used only in the affected area.
Ciclopirox Olamine may cause local reactions or rashes in some people. Please consult the doctor if the condition persists or worsens.
Ciclopirox Olamine may cause side effects like itching, irritation or burning sensation at the application site. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Ciclopirox Olamine can be used by pregnant and lactating women if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy, think you may be pregnant or breastfeeding.
