LOPROX vs PENLAC

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	LOPROX	PENLAC
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.29 /g	$0.29 /g
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	CICLOPIROX	CICLOPIROX
Manufacturer	Eurofarma	Valeant Bermuda
Dosage forms	Topical, Suspension	Solution
Drug class	—	—
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis, Onychomycosis	Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis, Onychomycosis

loprox penlac

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.29 /g

Type

Active ingredient

CICLOPIROX

Manufacturer

Eurofarma

Valeant Bermuda

Dosage forms

Topical, Suspension

Solution

Drug class

—

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Cutaneous Candidiasis, Tinea Pedis, Onychomycosis

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Loprox or Penlac?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.29 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Loprox and Penlac?

Both Loprox and Penlac share the active ingredient Ciclopirox.

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.