Prescription

• Loprox is not available over the counter; it must be prescribed by a doctor or a specialist, such as a dermatologist.
  
  

Storage

• The cream should be stored at a temperature between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit. Because it's supposed to be kept in a dry place, it's recommended that Loprox be stored in the bathroom medicine cabinet.
  
  

Ingredients

• Among the active ingredients in Loprox are octyldodecanol, stearyl alcohol, polysorbate 60 and lactic acid.
  
  

Generic Name

• The generic name for Loprox is Ciclopirox. It is pronounced "sigh-kloe-peer-ox," with emphasis on the syllable "peer."
  
  

Side Effects

• The most common side effect of Loprox is an itching or burning sensation after using the cream. Severe side effects include breathing problems, hives or blisters on the skin.
  
  

External Medicine

• Loprox is not meant to be used internally. If you accidentally rub Loprox into your eyes or get it into your mouth or nose, rinse the area with cold water.