Ciclopirox Olamine
Ciclopirox Olamine is an antifungal medication used to treat various superficial fungal infections of the skin and scalp. It is available in topical formulations such as creams, gels, and shampoos, making it suitable for conditions affecting the skin surface rather than systemic infections.
Ciclopirox Olamine is a topical antifungal agent used to treat common skin fungal infections like athlete's foot, ringworm, and seborrheic dermatitis.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 52172
- Generic
- Ciclopirox Olamine
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Ciclopirox Olamine is used to treat dermatophyte infections such as tinea pedis (athlete's foot), tinea corporis (ringworm), tinea cruris (jock itch), and pityriasis versicolor. It is also effective for seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp and candidiasis of the skin.
As a hydroxypyridone antifungal, Ciclopirox Olamine works by chelating trivalent cations and disrupting fungal cell membrane integrity. It inhibits the uptake of essential substances and causes leakage of small molecules from fungal cells, preventing their growth and reproduction.
This medication is for topical use only and should not be applied near the eyes or mucous membranes. Patients should complete the full course of treatment as prescribed, even if symptoms improve earlier. Common side effects may include local irritation, redness, or itching at the application site. Avoid occlusive dressings unless directed by a healthcare provider.
Official drug label
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Medically reviewed by WellAlly Editorial Team Last reviewed August 25, 2026. · Read our editorial policy