Ciclopirox Topical: What Should I Discuss With My Healthcare Provider Before Using Ciclopirox Topical

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What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using ciclopirox topical?

Do not use ciclopirox topical if you have had an allergic reaction to it in the past.

Before using ciclopirox topical, tell your doctor if you

• have diabetes;
• are immunosuppressed (e.g., have received an organ transplant or have AIDS);
• take medication to control epilepsy or another seizure disorder;
• use a topical corticosteroid on a regular basis; or
• use a steroid inhaler on a regular basis.

You may not be able to use ciclopirox topical nail lacquer or you may require a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during your treatment .

Ciclopirox topical is the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. Do not use ciclopirox topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether ciclopirox passes into breast milk. Do not use ciclopirox topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Last updated:	February 13, 2004