Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Ciclopirox Shampoo

Ciclopirox Shampoo

Generic nameciclopirox
Drug classtopical antifungal
FormsShampoo (1%), Cream (0.77%), Gel (0.77%), Suspension/lotion (0.77%)

Ciclopirox shampoo is a prescription antifungal medicine used on the scalp to treat seborrheic dermatitis, a skin condition that causes itching, redness, and flaking.

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