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- Ciclopirox Olamine is a synthetic broad-spectrum antifungal agent that inhibits the growth of dermatophytes, yeasts, and Malassezia furfur.
- Ciclopirox Olamine depletes fungal cells of essential substrates and ions, preventing their uptake from the environment, and leading to growth inhibition or cell death.
- It is also active against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.
- Ciclopirox reduces inflammation by inhibiting the synthesis of prostaglandins and leukotrienes and forming 5-lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase in human polymorphonuclear cells.
Candirox Cream is used for the topical treatment of various skin infections, including:
- Tinea pedis, Tinea cruris, and Tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton rubrum, Trichophyton mentagrophytes, Epidermophyton floccosum, and Microsporum canis.
- Candidiasis (moniliasis) caused by Candida albicans.
- Tinea (pityriasis) versicolor caused by Malassezia furfur.
Additionally, it is effective against certain gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. Its anti-inflammatory properties make it suitable for treating mild to moderate inflammatory fungal infections.