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Drug

Ciclopirox

Pronounced

"sye-kloe-PEER-ox"

Uses

This medication is used to treat a certain scalp condition (seborrheic dermatitis). Ciclopirox is an antifungal drug that works by stopping the growth of fungus.

How to Use This Medication

This medication is for use on the hair and scalp only.

Wet hair and scalp with water. Apply about one teaspoonful (5 milliliters) of this product to wet hair and massage it over your entire scalp until it forms a lather. For long hair, two teaspoonfuls (10 milliliters) of the product may be used. Leave the medication on the scalp and hair for 3 minutes. Then rinse the medication off completely.

Avoid getting this medication in the eyes, nose, mouth, or vaginal area. If you do get medication into these areas, rinse with plenty of water.

Use this medication as directed by your doctor, usually 2 times a week with at least 3 days between each use.

Use this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, mark your calendar with a reminder

Continue to use this medication for the full amount of time prescribed, even if symptoms disappear after a few days.

Tell your doctor if your condition gets worse or does not get better after 4 weeks.

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