Piroctone Olamine

Information about Piroctone Olamine

Piroctone olamine uses

Piroctone Olamine is used in the treatment of dandruff and fungal infections.

How piroctone olamine works

Piroctone Olamine is an antifungal medication. It works by penetrating the cell membrane of the fungi to interfere with their energy metabolism and oxygen uptake. This kills the fungi and clears up the infection.

Common side effects of piroctone olamine

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Available Medicine for Piroctone Olamine

    Expert advice for Piroctone Olamine

    • Apply it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor.
    • Before each application, wash the affected area with soap and water and dry well. 
    • Do not apply it on dry, irritated, chapped and sunburnt skin. 
    • Avoid contact with the eyes or mouth. If accidental contact occurs, rinse immediately with water.
    • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 


    Content on this page was last updated on 13 March, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)