Question 1

What is Ciclopirox used for?

Accepted Answer

Ciclopirox is indicated for: Dermatophytosis, Dermatophytosis (adjunct), Malassezia dermatitis.

Question 2

What routes can Ciclopirox be administered by?

Accepted Answer

Available routes: Topical.

Question 3

Which species have cited Ciclopirox dosing data?

Accepted Answer

Ciclopirox dosing in the ExoticRx formulary covers 2 species: Cat (Domestic), Dog (Domestic).

Question 4

Is Ciclopirox a controlled substance?

Accepted Answer

Ciclopirox is not federally scheduled as a controlled substance, but is veterinary prescription only in most jurisdictions.

Question 5

What are the warnings or contraindications for Ciclopirox?

Accepted Answer

Topical use only. Contact dermatitis possible. Nail lacquer requires prolonged use. Broad activity including dermatophytes, yeasts, and some bacteria.

Question 6

What are the side effects of Ciclopirox?

Accepted Answer

Topical use only. Contact dermatitis possible. Nail lacquer requires prolonged use. Broad activity including dermatophytes, yeasts, and some bacteria.

Question 7

How does Ciclopirox work?

Accepted Answer

Chelates polyvalent metal cations (Fe3+, Al3+) inhibiting metal-dependent enzymes. Disrupts mitochondrial electron transport and nutrient uptake.

Species	Route	Dose	Frequency	Evidence	Source
Dog (Domestic)	Topical	0 topical	q12-24h (cream), 2x/wk (shampoo)	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed
Cat (Domestic)	Topical	0 apply thin layer	q12-24h	Weak	Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook, 9th Ed

Ciclopirox

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Indications

Mechanism of Action

Side effects & warnings

Species with Ciclopirox dosing data (2 dose rules)

Evidence levels across 2 dose rules

Backed by a published primary source

Sample dosing (2 of 2 cited rules)

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