Ciclopirox Coupons & Prices

Looking for a ciclopirox coupon? Ciclopirox is a prescription topical antifungal, and because it is available as a generic it is already one of the more affordable antifungal treatments. Even so, the cash price can vary quite a bit from one pharmacy to the next, so it pays to compare before you fill. Rx.com checks live, discounted prices at more than 60,000 pharmacies. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price on ciclopirox near you.

What is ciclopirox and how does it work?

Ciclopirox is a topical antifungal in the hydroxypyridone (pyridinone) class, sold under brand names such as Loprox, Penlac, Ciclodan, CNL8, and Loprox Shampoo. It comes in several formulations for different problems. The 8% topical solution, also called nail lacquer (brand Penlac), is FDA-approved as part of a comprehensive management program for mild-to-moderate fungal nail infection (onychomycosis) of the fingernails and toenails without involvement of the lunula, caused by Trichophyton rubrum, in people with healthy immune systems. The 0.77% cream, gel, lotion or suspension (Loprox) treats athlete's foot (tinea pedis), jock itch (tinea cruris), ringworm (tinea corporis), cutaneous candidiasis, and tinea (pityriasis) versicolor. The 0.77% gel and 1% shampoo (Loprox Shampoo) treat seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.

Ciclopirox works differently from many other antifungals: it chelates (binds) polyvalent metal cations, which disrupts the fungal cell's metabolism and stops the fungus from thriving.

Ciclopirox cost and coupons without insurance

Because ciclopirox is available generically, it is generally an inexpensive antifungal compared with newer brand-name products. That said, the cash price without insurance is not the same everywhere. Different pharmacies set different prices for the same formulation, and the gap between the lowest and highest price near you can be meaningful, which is exactly why comparing matters. There is no manufacturer copay savings card for generic ciclopirox.

Rx.com compares live, discounted prices across 60,000+ pharmacies so you can find a lower cash price on the exact form your prescriber wrote, whether that is the cream, gel, solution, lotion, or shampoo. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and print or show a coupon at the counter.

Ciclopirox vs. other antifungals

Ciclopirox is one of several antifungal options, and the right choice depends on what is being treated and where. For nail fungus, a newer prescription topical is efinaconazole (Jublia), and terbinafine is a common oral option; each works differently and has its own considerations that you and your prescriber should weigh.

For skin infections and scalp conditions, other topical antifungals your provider might consider include ketoconazole, clotrimazole, and econazole. Prices for these vary too, so it is worth comparing whichever one you are prescribed. This is general information, not medical advice; your prescriber will pick the treatment that fits your diagnosis.

Safety and how to use ciclopirox

Ciclopirox has no boxed warning. It is for topical (external) use only and should not be used in the eyes, mouth, or vagina. The most common side effects are local reactions at the application site, such as irritation, burning, itching, and redness; with the nail lacquer, people may also notice redness around the nail (periungual erythema) and changes in nail shape or other nail disorders. Stop using it and contact your provider if you develop sensitization or chemical irritation.

A few formulation-specific points: the 8% nail lacquer requires professional removal of unattached, infected nail (sometimes as often as monthly), is flammable so it should be kept away from heat and flame, and is not recommended together with systemic (oral) antifungals for the same nail infection. Ciclopirox has not been established for people who are immunocompromised, such as those with diabetes or HIV. The nail lacquer was studied in patients 12 and older, and other forms have their own age limits. This is not a complete list of precautions, so follow the label and talk with your doctor or pharmacist about your situation.