Ciclopirox — Hydroxypyridone antifungal. Study the mechanism, listed uses and warnings from the US label on one sourced card.
Generic name
Ciclopirox
Class
Hydroxypyridone antifungal
Mechanism
Chelates polyvalent cations such as Fe3+ or Al3+, inhibiting fungal metal-dependent enzymes that degrade peroxides. The relevance of its antifungal property to seborrheic dermatitis is unknown.
Used for
Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp in adults
Common side effects
Pruritus; Burning; Erythema
Warnings
Local irritation or sensitivity; Avoid contact with eyes; Hair discoloration
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Label date: 20260130 · For learning, not clinical decisions. US label and brand information; always consult the current source.
Source snapshot checked: 2026-10-21. The source document and selected fields were compared. The complete card has not had an independent clinical review.
Mechanism: Mechanism in treating acne vulgaris is unknown.
On both cards: Common side effects — Burning; Erythema
Only on the Clindamycin card: Used for — Acne vulgaris; safety and effectiveness below age 12 are not established for the cited gel · Common side effects — Dryness; Itching; Oily skin · Warnings — Antibiotic-associated colitis history (contraindicated); Regional enteritis or ulcerative colitis (contraindicated); Diarrhea, bloody diarrhea and pseudomembranous colitis can occur even with this topical product
Mechanism: Blocks methylation of deoxyuridylic acid to thymidylic acid, interfering with DNA and, less so, RNA synthesis.
On both cards: Common side effects — Pruritus; Erythema
Only on the Fluorouracil (topical cream) card: Used for — Actinic keratosis (face, ears, scalp) · Common side effects — Scaling / dryness; Crusting; Stinging / burning · Warnings — Contraindicated in pregnancy; DPD deficiency (contraindicated); Avoid periocular area; photosensitivity
Mechanism: Broad-spectrum antifungal acting primarily on dividing and growing organisms; fungistatic and fungicidal activity is demonstrated in vitro against specified susceptible fungi.
On both cards: Common side effects — Pruritus; Erythema
Only on the Clotrimazole card: Used for — Topical treatment of skin candidiasis caused by Candida albicans; Tinea versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur · Common side effects — Stinging / burning; Blistering / peeling; Skin irritation · Warnings — Hypersensitivity to any component (contraindicated); This skin solution must not be used in the eyes
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Capsera