Ciclopirox Olamine Gerda 1,5% ,100ml

Ciclopirox Olamine 1.5% (Gerda) – Broad‑Spectrum Topical Antifungal
Effective Treatment for Tinea, Candidiasis & Seborrheic Dermatitis

Ciclopirox olamine is a broad-spectrum antifungal in the hydroxypyridone family, valued for its efficacy and anti-inflammatory action. Gerda’s 1.5% solution offers enhanced potency in a convenient topical form suitable for various skin and scalp infections.

🌿 What Is Ciclopirox Olamine 1.5%?

• Active Ingredient: 1.5% ciclopirox olamine (≈1.15% ciclopirox), a hydroxypyridone derivative

• Available as a clear topical solution designed for easy application to skin and affected scalp areas .

✅ Key Benefits

• Broad antifungal spectrum: Effective against dermatophytes (tinea), yeast (Candida), and fungi causing seborrheic dermatitis

• Anti-inflammatory & antibacterial: Inhibits 5‑lipoxygenase and cyclooxygenase, rivaling mild in reducing inflammation

• Unique mechanism: Chelates iron and aluminum ions, disrupting fungal enzyme function, cell division, and membrane integrity—different from azoles and allylamines

🕒 How to Use

• Apply solution directly to clean, dry skin 1‑2 times daily.

• Treatment duration:

  • Tinea (corporis/cruris/pedis): Typically 2–4 weeks.

  • Seborrheic dermatitis: May require 2+ weeks.

  • Candidiasis: Follow medical advice.

• Continue full course—even after symptom resolution—to prevent relapse

⚠️ Precautions & Side Effects

• Local irritation may occur: burning, itching, or redness—usually mild and transient .

• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes, broken skin

• Rare allergic reactions—stop use if hypersensitivity signs appear

• Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Use only if clearly needed—topical absorption is low (≈1.3%) .

• Not for pediatrics under 10 years—safety not well established

📚 Clinical Insight

• Penetrates skin layers and hair follicles, maintaining therapeutic concentrations in the epidermis with minimal systemic exposure

• Comparable efficacy to other topical antifungals, with added anti-inflammatory benefits

Summary

Ciclopirox Olamine 1.5% (Gerda) is a powerful, easy-to-use topical antifungal suitable for treating a variety of superficial fungal conditions. Its dual antifungal and anti-inflammatory actions, unique mechanism, and favorable safety profile make it an excellent choice for effective skin care.