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Ciclopirox

Generic Name
Ciclopirox
Brand Names
Ciclodan, Cnl8, Loprox, Penlac, Stieprox
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C12H17NO2
CAS Number
29342-05-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
19W019ZDRJ

Overview

Ciclopirox olamine (used in preparations called Batrafen, Loprox, Mycoster, Penlac and Stieprox) is a synthetic antifungal agent for topical dermatologic treatment of superficial mycoses. In particular, the agent is especially effective in treating Tinea versicolor.

Indication

Used as a topical treatment in immunocompetent patients with mild to moderate onychomycosis of fingernails and toenails without lunula involvement, due to Trichophyton rubrum.

Associated Conditions

  • Fungal skin infection
  • Pityriasis versicolor
  • Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp
  • Tinea Corporis
  • Tinea Cruris
  • Tinea Pedis
  • Vulvovaginal Candidiasis
  • Cutaneous candidiasis
  • Mild Onychomycosis
  • Moderate Onychomycosis

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2023/04/12
Phase 4
Not yet recruiting
2022/12/12
Phase 1
Completed
Atlas Molecular Pharma
2022/08/01
N/A
Active, not recruiting
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2016/11/11
Phase 3
UNKNOWN
2016/08/15
Phase 3
Completed
2016/02/11
Phase 4
Completed
2016/01/01
Phase 2
UNKNOWN
2012/07/20
Phase 4
Terminated
2011/08/18
Phase 4
Completed
2008/12/08
Not Applicable
Completed

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Medimetriks Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
43538-500
TOPICAL
2.28 g in 1 mL
12/21/2020
Akorn
50383-419
TOPICAL
71.3 mg in 1 mL
5/26/2022
Bausch Health US, LLC
99207-010
TOPICAL
10 mg in 0.96 mL
5/1/2019
A-S Medication Solutions
50090-6562
TOPICAL
80 mg in 1 mL
10/23/2019
Teligent Pharma, Inc.
52565-032
TOPICAL
10 mg in 0.96 mL
9/9/2019
Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd
45802-141
TOPICAL
80 mg in 1 mL
6/7/2017
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
68462-455
TOPICAL
7.7 mg in 1 g
1/13/2017
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
51672-1351
TOPICAL
10 mg in 0.96 mL
12/2/2015
Bryant Ranch Prepack
72162-2076
TOPICAL
80 mg in 1 mL
8/17/2023
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
51672-5302
TOPICAL
80 mg in 1 mL
12/4/2019

EMA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Authorization Holder
Status
Issued Date
No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
Approval Number
Dosage Form
Strength
Approval Date
No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Approval Number
Drug Type
Dosage Form
Approval Date
No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Registration No.
Company
Licence No.
Strength
Registration Date
No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
Sponsor
Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
REJUVENAIL ANTI-FUNGAL NAIL LACQUER ciclopirox 80mg/g solution bottle
197723
A Menarini Australia Pty Ltd
Medicine
A
5/22/2012

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