Loprox Side Effects

Generic name: ciclopirox topical

Note: This document contains side effect information about ciclopirox topical. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Loprox.

Some side effects of Loprox may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

For the Consumer

Applies to ciclopirox topical: topical cream, topical gel, topical kit, topical lotion, topical shampoo, topical solution

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction while taking ciclopirox topical (the active ingredient contained in Loprox) hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using ciclopirox and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

• unusual or severe itching, redness, burning, dryness, or irritation of treated skin; or

• discoloration or other changes in the nails.

Less serious side effects may include mild burning, itching, or redness.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to ciclopirox topical: compounding powder, topical cream, topical gel, topical kit, topical lotion, topical shampoo, topical solution, topical suspension

Nervous system

Nervous system side effects associated with the use of ciclopirox shampoo have included headache.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular side effects associated with ciclopirox shampoo have included ventricular tachycardia.

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included irritation, itching, erythema, and burning in 1% to 4% of treated patients. Seborrhea was the most common cause of early termination in subjects being treated with the shampoo. The shampoo has also been associated with rash and skin disorder. The topical nail solution has been associated with periungul erythema (1%) and proximal nail fold erythema, nail shape change, irritation, ingrown toenail, and nail discoloration.

Metabolic

Metabolic side effects associated with the topical nail solution have included 1 case of elevated creatine phosphokinase.

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