Shampoo Ciclopirox VCP shampoo supports fungal treatment (100ml)

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Ingredient Ciclopirox

Ingredient

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Ciclopirox	1g

Uses

Indications

Shampoo ciclopirox fungal shampoo is indicated to treat seborrheic dermatitis in adult scalp.

Pharmacokological

ciclopirox is a Hydroxyridon antifungal drug.

The mechanism of action of Ciclopirox is to create a chelat complex with multi -chemotherapy ions (Fe+3 or Al+3), leading to inhibition of metal ionic enzymes that are responsible for peroxide degeneration in fungal cells, leading to fungal cell destruction.

In vitro, Ciclopirox has antifungal activity on Malassezia Furfur strains (Pityrosporum spp.), P. Ovale, and P. Orbiculare ...

Dynamic pharmacokinetics

Studies on skin permeability in patients with seborrheic dermatitis on the scalp shows:

Use 5ml Shampoo Ciclopirox 1% 2 times/week for 4 weeks, with exposure time every 3 minutes, resulting in a ciclopirox detection in plasma in 6/18 patients. The concentration of plasma drugs is measured during the period of use at day 1 and 29 ranges from 10.3 ng/ml to 13.2 ng/ml. The total amount of elimination drugs through urine is below 0.5% of the total dose.

Before taking Shampoo Ciclopirox VCP shampoo supports fungal treatment (100ml)

How to use

drugs used on the skin, only for scalp, not on the mucosa of the eye, mouth, vagina.

If you accidentally stick shampoos on the eye, mouth, vagina mucosa should be washed with clean water.

Do not swallow.

Dosage

Adults and children over 16 years old: Wet hair and scalp with clean water, then take about 5ml of shampoo (use measuring cup) on the scalp, can take double the amount (10ml) if the hair is long. Apply and keep the medicine on hair and scalp for about 3 minutes. After 3 minutes, wash with water to clean hair and scalp. Shampoo ciclopirox shampoo 2 times/week for about 4 weeks. Should wash every 3 days. If after 4 weeks, the condition does not improve, need to be diagnosed again.

Elderly: Used as with adults.

Children under 16 years of age: The safety and effectiveness of children under 16 years old have not been proven.

Note: The above dose is for reference only. Specific dosage depends on the condition and level of progression of the disease. For a suitable dose, you need to consult a doctor or medical specialist.

What to do when using overdose? Actively monitor for timely measures.

When accidentally swallowed the drug should be managed promptly such as gastric lavage or use of supportive measures if appropriate.

In an emergency, call the 115 emergency center immediately or go to the nearest local health station.

What to do when forgetting 1 dose? However, if the time to relax with the next dose is too short, skip the dose and continue the calendar of the drug. Do not use double dose to compensate for missed dose.

Side Effects

The most common local reactions are minor burns, itching, redness of the scalp.

Unwanted effects recorded from post -marketing reports: hair discoloration, hair loss, irritation, rash.

Due to these unwanted effects recorded from voluntary reports on a population group, it is not possible to estimate the frequency of appearance as well as causal relationships with the use of drugs.

Warnings

Before using the drug you need to read the instructions carefully and refer to the information below.

Contraindicated

Shampoo ciclopirox fungal shampoo is contraindicated in the following cases:

Patients sensitive to any ingredients of the drug.

Caution when using

drugs used on the skin, only for scalp, not on the mucosa of the eye, mouth, vagina.

If you are sifted on these mucosa, should be washed with water.

Do not swallow.

If irritated or sensitive when taking the drug, it is necessary to stop the medication and appropriate treatment.

Must treat the drug enough time despite symptoms. After 4 weeks of treatment, if there is no progress, it is necessary to diagnose again.

Use drugs for women during pregnancy and lactation

Pregnant women

Research data shows that the drug does not cause teratogenic or oral or on -site use on animals in reproductive toxic toxicity studies. However, there is no adequate research data on the use of drugs on pregnant women, should only use the drug if the benefits are superior to the risk.

breastfeeding women

The drug is less absorbing the whole body, so the amount of drugs exported to breast milk is not significant and does not affect the breastfed babies. Ciclopirox can be used in breastfeeding women, but need to be cautious before use.

The effect of the drug on driving and operating machinery

There is no evidence of the effect of the drug on the ability to drive and operate machinery.

Interactive drug 2>

drug interactions may affect the activity of the drug or cause side effects.

Patients should notify the doctor or pharmacist a list of the drugs and functional foods you are using. Do not use or increase or decrease the dose of the drug without the guidance of a doctor.

Storage

Leave a cool place, avoid light, temperature below 30⁰C.

To be out of reach of children.

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