Ciclochem 10 mg/g crema
How to use Ciclochem 10 mg/g crema
Introduction
Product Information for the Patient
Ciclopirox olamine
Read this entire leaflet carefully before you start using this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, as you may need to read it again.
- If you have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist or nurse.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others even if they have similar symptoms to you, as it may harm them.
- If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist or nurse, even if they are not mentioned in this leaflet. See section 4.
Table of Contents
- What is Ciclochem 10 mg/g Cream and what it is used for
- What you need to know before using Ciclochem 10 mg/g Cream
- How to use Ciclochem 10 mg/g Cream
- Possible side effects
- Storage of Ciclochem 10 mg/g Cream
- Contents of the pack and additional information
1. What is Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream and what is it used for
Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream contains an active ingredient called ciclopirox olamine, which belongs to a group of medicines known as “antifungals”.
Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream is used for the topical treatment of superficial skin and mucous membrane fungal infections such as dermatophytosis:Tinea pedis(athlete's foot),Tinea corporis(ringworm),Tinea cruris(jock itch), candidiasis (thrush), pityriasis versicolor, and erythrasma.
You should consult a doctor if it worsens or does not improve after 4 weeks.
2. What you need to know before starting to use Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream
If you are allergic to ciclopirox olamina or to any of the other components of this medication (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Consult your doctor or pharmacist or nurse before starting to use Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream.
Other medications and Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have used recently or may have to use any other medication.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
Given the high penetration power of ciclopirox olamina and the limitation of data related to its use in pregnant women, this medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women or in women of childbearing age who are not using contraceptives.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medication.
Driving and operating machines
No effects on the ability to drive or operate machines have been described.
This medication contains benzyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol and stearic alcohol.
This medication may cause local skin reactions (such as contact dermatitis) because it contains cetyl alcohol and stearic alcohol.
This medication contains 10 mg of benzyl alcohol in each gram of cream. Benzyl alcohol may provoke allergic reactions.
3. How to use Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream
Apply Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream to the affected areas and surrounding skin twice a day, morning and night. The required treatment duration is variable, depending on the causative agent and the location of the lesion. Generally, symptoms disappear after the 1st week of treatment, but it is advisable to continue therapy for one or two weeks more to prevent recurrences.
Patients with "Pitiriasis versicolor" usually show clinical cure after two weeks of treatment, with elimination of the causative agent.
After applying Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream, it is recommended to perform a gentle massage over the lesion.
Improvement is usually observed within the first week of treatment. If the patient does not show improvement after four weeks of application, the diagnosis should be reviewed.
Follow exactly the administration instructions contained in this leaflet or those indicated by your doctor or pharmacist or nurse. In case of doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist or nurse.
Use in children and adolescents
Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream may be administered to children over 6 years old. Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream will only be administered to children under 6 years old in very special cases after careful evaluation of the benefit-risk ratio.
4. Possible Adverse Effects
The following terms are used to describe how often adverse effects have been reported:
Adverse effects very common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people) Adverse effects common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)
Adverse effects uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people) Adverse effects rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people)
Adverse effects very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people, including isolated cases).
Like all medications, this medication may produce adverse effects, although not all people will experience them.
Adverse effects rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) arecontact dermatitis, transient worsening of local signs at the application site, erythema at the application site, and pruritus at the application site
Reporting Adverse Effects
If you experience any type of adverse effect, consult your doctor or pharmacist or nurse, even if it is a possible adverse effect that does not appear in this prospectus. You can also report them directly through the national notification system included in theAppendix V*. By reporting adverse effects, you can contribute to providing more information about the safety of this medication.
5. Conservation of Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream
Keep this medication out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medication after the expiration date that appears on the packaging after CAD. The expiration date is the last day of the month indicated.
Medications should not be disposed of through drains or in the trash. Dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need at the SIGRE collection point at the pharmacy. If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the packaging and medications you no longer need. By doing so, you will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the packaging and additional information
- The active principle is ciclopirox olamine
- The other excipients are octyldodecanol, light liquid paraffin, stearic alcohol, cetyl alcohol, myristic alcohol, polisorbate 60, sorbitan monostearate, lactic acid, and purified water.
Appearance of the product and contents of the packaging
Ciclochem 10 mg/g cream is a practically white cream that is marketed in aluminum tubes with polypropylene stoppers containing 30 g and 60 g of cream.
Holder of the marketing authorization and responsible for manufacturing
Galenicum Derma, S.L.U. Ctra N-1, Km 36
28750 San Agustin del Guadalix (Madrid) Spain
Last review date of this leaflet:August 2024
Other sources of information
The detailed information on this medicine is available on the webpage of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Medical Devices (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es/.
How much does Ciclochem 10 mg/g crema cost in Spain in 2025?
The average price of Ciclochem 10 mg/g crema in July, 2025 is around 2.51 EUR. Prices may vary depending on the region, pharmacy, and whether a prescription is required. Always check with a local pharmacy or online source for the most accurate information.
- Country of registration
- Average pharmacy price2.51 EUR
- Active substance
- Prescription requiredYes
- Manufacturer
- CompositionCetilico, alcohol (57,5 mg mg), Sorbitan monoestearato (15 mg mg), Alcohol bencilico (10 mg mg), Estearilico, alcohol (57,5 mg mg)
- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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