Ciclodan FAQs
How much does Ciclodan cost without insurance?
The retail price of Ciclodan without insurance averages $447.48. However, you will pay only $16.99 for that same Ciclodan prescription using a SingleCare discount card. In fact, you can save up to 80% the retail price on many of your prescription drug needs with SingleCare.
How much does Ciclodan cost with insurance?
Copay costs of Ciclodan differ greatly depending on your insurance plan. With SingleCare, Ciclodan costs as little as $16.99 for 6.6, 8% solution (quantity in ml)s. Ask your pharmacist to help you compare your Ciclodan insurance copay to your SingleCare discount. Your cost with SingleCare could be lower.
Does Medicare cover Ciclodan and how much does it cost?
Yes. Medicare Advantage programs cover Ciclodan. For patients without Medicare, SingleCare offers discount coupons for Ciclodan which reduce the cost of Ciclodan to $16.99.
What is the brand name of Ciclodan?
Ciclodan is a generic topical antifungal prescription drug available as a cream or topical solution. Brand-name Loprox is also available as a cream and Penlac is available only as a topical solution.
Other generic alternatives to Ciclodan are sold as ciclopirox and are manufactured by Fougera, Taro, Glenmark, and dozens of other generic manufacturers.
What is Ciclodan?
Ciclodan is a generic antifungal medication that treats fungal infections including athlete's foot, jock itch, fungal infections of the body, nails, or scalp, candidiasis, ringworm, and tinea versicolor, a fungal infection that affects skin pigmentation.
The active ingredient in Ciclodan, ciclopirox, both kills and stops the growth of fungus. It works by binding to ions, such as aluminum and iron, that drive critical functions inside the fungus cells. Ciclopirox also reduces swelling.
Ciclodan is applied as a cream or topical solution to the affected area twice daily, once in the morning and once at night.
What are the side effects of Ciclodan?
Ciclodan causes very few side effects. These include itching, redness, burning, dry skin, and rash where Ciclodan has been applied. Other common side effects of Ciclodan include hair loss, acne, and worsening of the underlying infection. Allergic reactions are very rare.
