Ciclopirox

( Penlac )

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Dec 05, 2023

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Ciclopirox

Common Brands:

Penlac Nail Lacquer, Loprox

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Topical antifungals

Forms:

Topical solution, cream, gel, shampoo, suspension

Administration:

By application to the affected area

Therapeutic Uses:

  • Onychomycosis (fungal nail infections) (nail lacquer only)
  • Tinea cruris (jock itch)
  • Tinea pedis (athlete’s foot)
  • Tinea corporis (ringworm)
  • Tinea versicolor (pityriasis) 
  • Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp (gel and shampoo only)
  • Fungal infections of the skin

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Ciclopirox Drug Class

Ciclopirox (sye-kloe-peer-ox) belongs to a group of drugs called topical antifungals.

Ciclopirox Age Range

Ciclopirox nail lacquer is approved for use in adults and children 12 years of age and older. The age cut-off varies for other forms of the medication (some forms are considered safe for children 10 years of age and older or 16 years of age and older).