Pronunciation: sye-kloe-PEER-ox
Generic Name: Ciclopirox
Brand Name: Generic only. No brands available.
Loprox Suspension is used for:
Treating athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and other fungal infections of the skin. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Loprox Suspension is an antifungal. It works by slowing the growth of the fungus.
Do NOT use Loprox Suspension if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Loprox Suspension
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Loprox Suspension:
Some medical conditions may interact with Loprox Suspension. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Loprox Suspension. However, no specific interactions with Loprox Suspension are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Loprox Suspension may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Loprox Suspension:
Use Loprox Suspension as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Clean the affected area with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Shake well before using a dose. Apply enough medicine to cover the affected area. Rub in gently. Do not cover unless directed by your doctor. Wash your hands immediately after using Loprox Suspension, unless your hands are part of the treated area.
- To clear up your infection completely, use Loprox Suspension for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if your symptoms have improved.
- If you miss a dose of Loprox Suspension, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Loprox Suspension.
Important safety information:
- Loprox Suspension is for external use only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get it in your eyes, rinse right away with cool tap water.
- Do not wrap or otherwise cover the treated area with bandages or wear tight-fitting clothing unless specifically directed by your doctor.
- Be sure to use Loprox Suspension for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The fungus could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 4 weeks or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Loprox Suspension should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 10 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY AND BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Loprox Suspension while you are pregnant. It is not known if Loprox Suspension is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Loprox Suspension, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Loprox Suspension:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Burning; itching at the application site.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistering; oozing; swelling.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
See also: Loprox side effects (in more detail)
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Loprox Suspension may be harmful if swallowed.
Proper storage of Loprox Suspension:
Store Loprox Suspension between 41 and 77 degrees F (5 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Keep Loprox Suspension out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Loprox Suspension, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Loprox Suspension is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Loprox Suspension. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
More Loprox resources
- Loprox Side Effects (in more detail)
- Loprox Use in Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Loprox Support Group
- 2 Reviews for Loprox - Add your own review/rating
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