Hydroxypyridone Derivatives

Ciclopirox

Products Ciclopirox is commercially available in many countries as a nail polish, solution, vaginal suppository, cream, vaginal cream, and shampoo. Structure and properties Ciclopirox (C12H17NO2, Mr = 207.3 g/mol) exists as a white to yellowish white crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. It is also present in drugs as ciclopiroxolamine, a white to … Ciclopirox

Ciclopirox against Nail Fungus

Products In 2009, a water-soluble varnish containing 8% ciclopirox was approved in many countries for the treatment of nail fungus, which is applied once daily (Ciclopoli). It went on sale in January 2011. In many countries, ciclopirox 8% had already been approved for the treatment of nail fungus for a number of years, in France … Ciclopirox against Nail Fungus