Loprox Alternatives Compared
| Loprox (ciclopirox) | Ketoconazole topical | Roflumilast topical |
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| Loprox (ciclopirox) | Ketoconazole topical | Roflumilast topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cutaneous Candidiasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Tinea Versicolor, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis. Loprox may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Seborrheic Dermatitis, Cutaneous Candidiasis, Androgenetic Alopecia, Dandruff, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Tinea Versicolor. Ketoconazole topical may also be used for... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Plaque Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis. Roflumilast topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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| Ratings & Reviews | ||||||||||
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Loprox has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 2 ratings on Drugs.com. 100% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
Ketoconazole topical has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 44 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
Roflumilast topical has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 54 ratings on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 0% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | ||||||||||
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View all Loprox side effects |
View all Ketoconazole topical side effects |
View all Roflumilast topical side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Brand Names | ||||||||||
| Other ciclopirox brands include: Ciclodan, CNL8 Nail, Penlac, Penlac Nail Lacquer | Extina, Ketodan, Kuric, Nizoral A-D, Nizoral Shampoo, Nizoral Topical, Xolegel | Zoryve, Zoryve Foam | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | ||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
9.6 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | ||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | ||||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Summary unavailable. See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | ||||||||||
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No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
A total of 103 drugs are known to interact with Roflumilast topical:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | ||||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | ||||||||||
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December 30, 1982 |
December 31, 1985 |
July 29, 2022 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | ||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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