AMBISOME vs LOPROX

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated August 23, 2026·How we rate

Possible drug interaction. AMBISOME and LOPROX are different prescription medicines. Combining or switching between them can cause interactions — talk to a pharmacist or prescriber before making changes. This page is not medical advice.

Attribute	AMBISOME	LOPROX
Rating	70/100	New
Pharmacy pays	—	$0.29 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	AMPHOTERICIN B	CICLOPIROX
Manufacturer	Astellas	Eurofarma
Dosage forms	Injectable	Topical, Suspension
Drug class	Lipid-Based Polyene Antifungal	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis	Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis, Onychomycosis

ambisome loprox

Rating

70/100

New

Pharmacy pays

—

$0.29 /g

Type

Active ingredient

AMPHOTERICIN B

CICLOPIROX

Manufacturer

Astellas

Eurofarma

Dosage forms

Injectable

Topical, Suspension

Drug class

Lipid-Based Polyene Antifungal

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Aspergillosis, Blastomycosis, Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis

Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis, Onychomycosis

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Ambisome and Loprox?

Ambisome contains Amphotericin B, while Loprox contains Ciclopirox — they have different active ingredients.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.