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ciclopirox

ciclopirox (CICLOPIROX) is a aluminium chelating agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — ciclopirox
US status
approved
Class
Route
TOPICAL
Patents
0
Programs
0
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

ciclopirox (CICLOPIROX) is a aluminium chelating agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ciclopirox
Brand CICLOPIROX
Mechanism Aluminium chelating agent
Target Aluminium
Route TOPICAL
Formulation SHAMPOO

Mechanism of action

Aluminium chelating agent

Primary target: Aluminium

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Frequently asked questions

What is ciclopirox?

ciclopirox (CICLOPIROX) is a aluminium chelating agent. Associated with Teva Pharma GmbH. Route of administration: topical. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ciclopirox?

CICLOPIROX is a marketed brand name for ciclopirox. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ciclopirox?

ciclopirox has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.