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How to Use

For diseaseds using the cream, gel, or lotion form of this drug:

• Keep this drug away from the eyes .
• Apply enough ciclopirox to cover the effected and surrounding skin or scalp areas and rub in gently.

For diseaseds using the topical solution form of this drug:

• Keep this drug away from the eyes and mucous membranes
• This drug comes with a patient instruction sheet. Read this sheet carefully and follow the directions. If you have any questions on how to use this drug, be sure to ask your health care professional.
• In addition to daily application of this drug, you will need to trim your nails as directed and visit your healthcare professional at regular intervals to have the unattached infected nails removed.
• Do not use nail polish or other nail cosmetic products on the treated nails.
• Do not use near heat or open flame.

When ciclopirox is using to treat certain types of fungus infections of the skin, an occlusive dressing - airtight covering, such as kitchen plastic wrap must not be applied over the drug. To do so may irritate the skin Do not apply an airtight covering over this drug unless you have been directed to do so by your family doctor .

To help clear up your infection completely, it is very important that you keep using ciclopirox for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Since fungus infections may be very slow to clear up, you may have to continue using this drug every day for few weeks or more. If you stop using this drug too soon, your symptoms may return Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

• For topical cream and lotion dosage forms:
  • Fungus infections - treat:
    • Adults and children 10 years of age and over Apply two times a day, morning and evening.
    • Children up to 10 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  
  For topical gel dosage form:
  • Fungus infections - treat or seborrheic dermatitis - treat:
    • Adults and children 16 years of age and over Apply two times a day, morning and evening.
    • Children up to 16 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  
  For topical solution dosage form:
  • Fungus infections - treat:
    • Adults Apply once daily, preferably at bedtime or eight hours before washing.
    • Children up to 18 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Store the topical solution in the carton to protect from light.
• Store the topical solution away from heat and flame.
• Keep the drug from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.