Ciclopirox is an antifungal medication used to treat a variety of fungal infections. However, during the manufacturing process, impurities may be introduced that can affect the purity and potency of the drug. These impurities can include related compounds or degradation products that can potentially impact the safety and efficacy of the medication. Therefore, it is important to monitor and control the levels of ciclopirox impurities during production to ensure the quality of the final product.