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Fungal skin infections can cause persistent itching, discomfort, and spread. The disease is treated with oral medication when the infection is stubborn and topical medication if the infection is mild. With topical drugs, Ciclodan can be mentioned, which is one of the broad-spectrum antifungal drugs with additional antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities.1. What is Ciclodan?
What is Ciclodan? Ciclodan is a drug belonging to the group of antifungal drugs, topically used to treat fungal skin infections such as: tinea pedis, onychomycosis, ringworm. It is also used to treat a skin condition called vitiligo, a fungal infection that causes lightening or darkening of the skin on the neck, chest, arms, or legs.
The main ingredient in Ciclodan is Ciclopirox a broad spectrum fungicide that works by stopping the growth of fungi. In addition, Ciclodan also has additional antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activity. The anti-inflammatory activity of the drug is due to the inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase (COX).
2. Indications for use of the drug Ciclodan
Ciclodan medicine is indicated for use in cases such as:
Ringworm: A fungal skin infection that causes small oval discolored patches on the skin, often appearing on the back, chest and arms. Ringworm: A fungal infection of the Dermatophytes family of fungi and causes a variety of lesions on the skin, but with common features: Round, or oval, clearly demarcated, reddish-pink or brown, ridged. higher than the surface of the skin, with blisters at the edges. Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, with lesions characterized by erythematous, scaly patches distributed in seborrheic areas such as nasolabial folds, scalp, front chest, eyebrows, parotid. Tinea capitis: a condition affecting the scalp and hair shafts, common in young children and characterized by localized bald patches that may be scaly or red, scaly and itchy, painful. Inguinal thrush (tinea cruris): A condition characterized by the presence of curvilinear erythematous plaques, centrifugally progressive with central benign skin, vesicles at the margins of the lesion, usually distributed in the groin, butt. Tinea pedis is an infection of the feet caused by the fungus Dermatophyte. The disease may present in one of four clinical forms or a combination of the following: chronic keratosis, chronic interstitial inflammation, acute ulceration, vesicular vesicles Candida infection - a yeast commonly found in mouth, skin, gastrointestinal tract and genital area can cause disease when conditions are favorable. Onychomycosis: A fungal infection of the fingernails and toenails, the fungus invades from the free or lateral margins of the nail and enters the nail bed and can cause symptoms such as: lumpy nail surface. grainy, streaky/horizontal, brittle, fragile, yellowish/brownish in color, may peel or have a foul odor. In addition, Ciclodan may also be used for some other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
3. How to use Ciclodan?
Before using Ciclodan make sure that:
You are not allergic to Ciclopirox or any of its inactive ingredients. Tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: diabetes, epilepsy or other seizure disorders; people with weak immune systems (due to illness or the use of certain medications); or another condition you are being treated with steroid medicine. Special populations:
Although Ciclodan is not expected to cause adverse reactions in an unborn baby, tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is not known whether Ciclopirox topical passes into breast milk or could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Do not give Ciclodan to children without medical advice. How to use Ciclodan:
Use Ciclodan exactly as directed by your doctor and recommended on the label. Do not take the medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. First, clean and dry the area to be treated. Then, apply a thin layer of the medication to the area to be treated and to the surrounding area as they may still be infected but not yet damaged. It is usually taken twice daily or as directed by your doctor. Wash your hands after use unless you are taking medication to treat a hand condition. Use Ciclodan regularly to get the best results.
Symptoms will begin to improve within the first week of treatment. Tell your doctor if symptoms get worse or do not improve after 2 weeks of treating scalp ringworm and after 4 weeks of treating other fungal skin infections.
Symptoms may disappear after a few days, however, do not arbitrarily stop taking the drug, continue using Ciclodan for the indicated time to avoid re-infection.
Some notes during use of Ciclodan :
Do not bandage, cover or wrap the area just applied unless directed to do so. Do not let the medicine get inside the vagina, eyes, nose, mouth. Rinse with plenty of water if you get medicine in those areas. Avoid using other medicines on the areas being treated with Ciclodan unless your doctor tells you to. Avoid wearing tight-fitting, air-tight synthetic fabrics. Wear loose-fitting clothing made of cotton and other natural fibers until the wound is healed. If you miss the time to apply the medicine, apply it as soon as you remember. Skip that dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not apply more than one dose prescribed to make up for a missed dose.
Ciclodan overdose is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention if someone accidentally swallows the medicine.
Tell your doctor about all current medications and any you start or stop using, especially:
Topical or inhaled steroids Anticonvulsants; Other drugs taken orally or by injection do not usually interfere with topically administered Ciclopirox. However, many drugs can still interact with each other. Give your doctor a complete list of all the medications you take. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, herbal and vitamin products. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.
4. Possible side effects when using Ciclodan
There may be reactions at the application site such as: Burning, redness or itching. If any of these side effects persist or get worse, tell your doctor/pharmacist right away.
Tell your doctor right away if any of the following unlikely but serious effects occur: Blistering, swelling, or discharge at the application site.
A very serious allergic reaction to Ciclodan is very rare. However, get emergency medical help if you have any of these symptoms of a serious allergic reaction: rash, itching, swelling (especially of the throat, face, tongue), severe dizziness, difficulty breathe.
To completely treat a fungal infection, you need to follow the dosage instructions given by your doctor. In addition, to use the drug safely, you should also learn about the effects, unwanted effects, and drug interactions.
