{"product_id":"ciclopirox-cream-0-77-olamine-30-gram-glenmark","title":"Ciclopirox Cream 0.77% (Olamine) Antifungal Cream, 30 gram (Rx)","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCiclopirox Cream 0.77% – Topical Antifungal (Skin)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VODHU pdMy8\"\u003eCiclopirox is an antifungal medication often formulated as a \u003cstrong\u003ecream\u003c\/strong\u003e (also as gel, lotion, shampoo, or nail lacquer) for \u003cstrong\u003eskin infections\u003c\/strong\u003e. In cream form it is mainly used to treat \u003cstrong\u003esuperficial fungal infections of the skin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Typical uses include athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), and ringworm (tinea corporis) – all caused by dermatophyte fungi. It’s also used for skin yeast infections (cutaneous candidiasis) and for tinea versicolor (a yeast-related rash). In addition, ciclopirox cream (and related formulations) may be used for seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff-like rash on scalp or skin). (Severe nail fungus is treated with ciclopirox nail lacquer or solution, not the skin cream, but ciclopirox’s ability to penetrate nail is why it has a nail formulation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCiclopirox 0.77% cream is a prescription antifungal for skin infections. It treats superficial fungal infections (such as athlete’s foot, jock itch, body ringworm, pityriasis (tinea) versicolor, and Candida skin infections) by stopping fungal growth. It comes as a cream to apply only on the skin (not eyes or mucous membranes).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ciclopirox cream 0.77% is indicated for treating various fungal skin infections. Specifically, it is used topically for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinea pedis\u003c\/strong\u003e (athlete’s foot) – fungal infection of the feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinea cruris\u003c\/strong\u003e (jock itch) – fungal infection of the groin area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinea corporis\u003c\/strong\u003e (ringworm) – fungal infection of the body\/skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCandidiasis (moniliasis)\u003c\/strong\u003e of the skin – yeast (Candida) infection of skin folds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTinea (pityriasis) versicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e – a yeast-associated rash on the trunk caused by \u003cem\u003eMalassezia\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are exactly the dermal infections listed in its FDA-approved indications. Ciclopirox cream works by stopping fungal growth and is applied (usually twice daily) to the affected areas as directed by a healthcare provider\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow to apply:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply a thin film of the 0.77% cream to the affected area and a small margin of surrounding normal skin. Gently rub it in until absorbed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use \u003cstrong\u003etwice daily\u003c\/strong\u003e – once in the morning and once in the evening. (This applies to adults and children 10 years and older. For younger children, follow a doctor’s advice.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continue treatment daily for the full prescribed course. For example, pityriasis versicolor often clears in about 2 weeks of therapy. Most other skin fungal infections (athlete’s foot, jock itch, ringworm, candidiasis) typically require on the order of 2–4 weeks of treatment. Do not stop early even if symptoms improve; fungus can be slow to clear. (If there’s no noticeable improvement after ~4 weeks, re-evaluate the diagnosis with your doctor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial points:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the treated area clean and dry before application. Do \u003cem\u003enot\u003c\/em\u003e cover the area with bandages or airtight dressings unless your doctor says to do so (occlusive coverings can irritate the skin). Avoid contact of the cream with eyes or mouth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"VODHU pdMy8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCiclopirox cream is prescribed for fungal skin conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e. It will not help bacterial or viral infections. When applied as directed, it stops the growth of the fungi causing these infections and helps clear the skin changes (redness, scaling, itching) typically associated with ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glenmark Pharmaceuticals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53412188782960,"sku":"68462-0297-35P","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0996\/0350\/files\/Ciclopirox-Cream-0.77_-Glenmark.jpg?v=1774285380","url":"https:\/\/www.mountainside-medical.com\/products\/ciclopirox-cream-0-77-olamine-30-gram-glenmark","provider":"Mountainside Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}