ciclopirox

Frequently asked questions

What does Ciclopirox treat?

Ciclopirox (Ciclopirox) may be used to treat cutaneous candidiasis, tinea pedis, onychomycosis, tinea versicolor, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.

How much does Ciclopirox cost?

Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $0.29 per gm, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.

Is there a coupon or discount for Ciclopirox?

pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Ciclopirox. To pay less, Ciclopirox is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.

Who makes Ciclopirox?

Ciclopirox is marketed by Sun Pharma Canada. You can see Sun Pharma Canada's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.

Is Ciclopirox a brand-name or generic drug?

Ciclopirox is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Ciclopirox. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.

Is Ciclopirox available over the counter?

No. Ciclopirox is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.

What forms does Ciclopirox come in?

Ciclopirox is currently marketed as topical, solution and kit, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.

Is Ciclopirox FDA-registered?

Ciclopirox is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA077092. You can verify this on its official FDA label.