Ciclopirox olamine
Cream · Topical
Uses
Ciclopirox olamine cream is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Microsporum canis; candidiasis (moniliasis) due to Candida albicans; and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
Dosage and administration
Gently massage ciclopirox olamine cream into the affected and surrounding skin areas twice daily, in the morning and evening. Clinical improvement with relief of pruritus and other symptoms usually occurs within the first week of treatment. If a patient shows no clinical improvement after four weeks of treatment with ciclopirox olamine cream, the diagnosis should be redetermined. Patients with tinea versicolor usually exhibit clinical and mycological clearing after two weeks of treatment.
Contraindications
Ciclopirox olamine cream is contraindicated in individuals who have shown hypersensitivity to any of its components.
Warnings
Ciclopirox olamine cream is not for ophthalmic use. Keep out of reach of children.
Precautions
If a reaction suggesting sensitivity or chemical irritation should occur with the use of ciclopirox olamine cream, treatment should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted. Information for Patients The patient should be told to: 1. Use the medication for the full treatment time even though symptoms may have improved and notify the physician if there is no improvement after four weeks. 2. Inform the physician if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation (redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing) indicative of possible sensitization. 3. Avoid the use of occlusive wrappings or dressings. Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, and Impairment of Fertility A 104-week dermal carcinogenicity study in mice was conducted with ciclopirox cream applied at doses up to 1.93% (100 mg/kg/day or 300 mg/m 2 /day). No increase in drug related neoplasms was noted when compared to control. The following in vitro genotoxicity tests have been conducted with ciclopirox: evaluation of gene mutation in the Ames Salmonella and E. coli assays (negative); chromosome aberration assays in V79 Chinese hamster lung fibroblast cells, with and without metabolic activation (positive); chromosome aberration assays in V79 Chinese hamster lung fibroblast cells in the presence of supplemental Fe 3+ , with and without metabolic activation (negative); gene mutation assays in the HGPRT-test with V79 Chinese hamster lung fibroblast cells (negative); and a primary DNA damage assay (i.e., unscheduled DNA synthesis assay in A549 human cells) (negative). An in vitro cell transformation assay in BALB/c 3T3 cells was negative for cell transformation. In an in vivo Chinese hamster bone marrow cytogenetic assay, ciclopirox was negative for chromosome aberrations at a dosage of 5000 mg/kg body weight. A combined oral fertility and embryofetal developmental study was conducted in rats with ciclopirox olamine. No effect on fertility or reproductive performance was noted at the highest dose tested of 3.85 mg/kg/day ciclopirox (approximately 1.2 times the maximum recommended human dose based on body surface area comparisons). Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects There are no adequate or well-controlled studies in pregnant women. Therefore, ciclopirox olamine cream should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus. Oral embryofetal developmental studies were conducted in mice, rats, rabbits and monkeys. Ciclopirox or ciclopirox olamine was orally administered during the period of organogenesis. No maternal toxicity, embryotoxicity, or teratogenicity were noted at the highest doses of 77, 125, 80 and 38.5 mg/kg/day ciclopirox in mice, rats, rabbits and monkeys, respectively (approximately 11, 37, 51 and 24 times the maximum recommended human dose based on body surface area comparisons, respectively). Dermal embryofetal developmental studies were conducted in rats and rabbits with ciclopirox olamine dissolved in PEG 400. Ciclopirox olamine was topically administered during the period of organogenesis. No maternal toxicity, embryotoxicity or teratogenicity were noted at the highest doses of 92 mg/kg/day and 77 mg/kg/day ciclopirox in rats and rabbits, respectively (approximately 27 and 49 times the maximum recommended human dose based on body surface area comparisons, respectively). Nursing Mothers It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when ciclopirox olamine cream is administered to a nursing woman. Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 10 years have not been established.
Side effects
In all controlled clinical studies with 514 patients using ciclopirox olamine cream and in 296 patients using the vehicle cream, the incidence of adverse reactions was low. This included pruritus at the site of application in one patient and worsening of the clinical signs and symptoms in another patient using ciclopirox olamine cream and burning in one patient and worsening of the clinical signs and symptoms in another patient using the vehicle cream. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Padagis ® at 1-866-634-9120 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .
Pediatric use
Pediatric Use Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 10 years have not been established.
Description
Ciclopirox Olamine Cream USP, 1.0% is for topical use. Each gram of ciclopirox olamine cream contains 10 mg of ciclopirox olamine equivalent to 7.70 mg of ciclopirox in a water miscible vanishing cream base consisting of benzyl alcohol NF, cetyl alcohol NF, lactic acid USP, light mineral oil NF, myristyl alcohol NF, octyldodecanol NF, polysorbate 60 NF, purified water USP, sorbitan monostearate NF, and stearyl alcohol NF. Ciclopirox olamine cream contains a synthetic, broad-spectrum, antifungal agent ciclopirox (as ciclopirox olamine). The chemical name is 6-cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-2(1 H )-pyridone, 2-aminoethanol salt. The CAS Registry Number is 41621-49-2. The chemical structure is: Ciclopirox olamine cream has a pH of 7. Chemical Structure Image
How supplied
Ciclopirox Olamine Cream USP, 1.0% is available as follows: 15 g tube (NDC 45802- 138 -35) 30 g tube (NDC 45802- 138 -11) 90 g tube (NDC 45802- 138 -18)
Storage
Store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Manufactured by Padagis ® Yeruham, Israel www.padagis.com Rev 03-26 3D914 RC I PH3 PADAGIS is a registered trademark of Padagis US LLC.
Patient information
Information for Patients The patient should be told to: 1. Use the medication for the full treatment time even though symptoms may have improved and notify the physician if there is no improvement after four weeks. 2. Inform the physician if the area of application shows signs of increased irritation (redness, itching, burning, blistering, swelling, or oozing) indicative of possible sensitization. 3. Avoid the use of occlusive wrappings or dressings.
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd (revised Apr 20, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Ciclopirox Olamine in 16 products
Ciclopirox olamine NDC products (16)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80425-0225 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC | ANDA |
| 63629-2522 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/100mL Suspension | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 63629-8624 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 63629-8625 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 63629-8626 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 63629-8627 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/100mL Suspension | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 71335-2717 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/100mL Suspension | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 71335-2865 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 71335-2915 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/100mL Suspension | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 72162-1397 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 72162-1406 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/100mL Suspension | Bryant Ranch Prepack | ANDA |
| 0713-0638 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | ANDA |
| 68462-297 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | ANDA |
| 45802-138 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd | ANDA |
| 45802-400 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/mL Suspension | Padagis Israel Pharmaceuticals Ltd | ANDA |
| 51672-1318 | Ciclopirox Olamine 7.7 mg/g Cream | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. | ANDA |
Ciclopirox olamine recalls
- D-0250-2018 Feb 14, 2018 · Class III · Terminated
Discoloration: Product is supposed to be a white to off white homogenous cream and may have intermittent yellow discoloration. - D-0636-2017 Apr 12, 2017 · Class III · Terminated
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: product lots packaged with an out-of-date insert.
Frequently asked questions
What is Ciclopirox olamine used for?
Ciclopirox olamine cream is indicated for the topical treatment of the following dermal infections: tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis due to Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Microsporum canis; candidiasis (moniliasis) due to Candida albicans; and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor due to Malassezia furfur.
What are the side effects of Ciclopirox olamine?
In all controlled clinical studies with 514 patients using ciclopirox olamine cream and in 296 patients using the vehicle cream, the incidence of adverse reactions was low. This included pruritus at the site of application in one patient and worsening of the clinical signs and symptoms in another patient using ciclopirox olamine cream and burning in one patient and worsening of the clinical signs… See the full label for the complete list.
Who makes Ciclopirox olamine?
Ciclopirox olamine is listed by 6 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Advanced Rx Pharmacy of Tennessee, LLC, Bryant Ranch Prepack, Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA.
Has Ciclopirox olamine been recalled?
The FDA enforcement database lists 2 recalls for Ciclopirox olamine, most recently D-0250-2018 (class iii): Discoloration: Product is supposed to be a white to off white homogenous cream and may have intermittent yellow discoloration.