Chemical formula: C₁₂H₁₇NO₂ Molecular mass: 207.269 g/mol PubChem compound: 2749
Ciclopirox is a hydroxypyridone antifungal agent which is active in vitro inhibiting the growth of various fungal species including the yeast Malassezia furfur (formerly known as Pityrosporum ovale or Pityrosporum orbiculare).
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| D01AE14 | Ciclopirox | D Dermatologicals → D01 Antifungals for dermatological use → D01A Antifungals for topical use → D01AE Other antifungals for topical use |
| G01AX12 | Ciclopirox | G Genito urinary system and sex hormones → G01 Gynecological antiinfectives and antiseptics → G01A ANTIINFECTIVES AND ANTISEPTICS, EXCL. COMBINATIONS WITH CORTICOSTEROIDS |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENLAC Nail lacquer | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| LOPROX Topical suspension | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old | |
| STIEPROX Shampoo | Health Products Regulatory Authority (IE) | MPI, EU: SmPC | |
| LOPROX Shampoo | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/PLR | |
| LOPROX Cream | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Ciclopirox olamine is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)Brazil (BR)
Croatia (HR)
Finland (FI)France (FR)Germany (DE)
Israel (IL)
Malta (MT)
Mexico (MX)
Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
Poland (PL)Romania (RO)Spain (ES)Turkey (TR)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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