7-dichloroxine
7-dichloroxine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
7-dichloroxine is a synthetic antibacterial compound. 7-dichloroxine is a compound used in some shampoos for the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
7-dichloroxine has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of gram-positive as well as some gram-negative organisms. Also, chloroxine has shown some antifungal activity against certain dermatophytes and yeasts.
| Trade Name | 7-dichloroxine |
| Generic | Chloroxine |
| Chloroxine Other Names | 5,7-dichlor-8-hydroxychinolin, 5,7-dichlorooxine, 5,7-dichloroxine, Chloroxine, Chlorquinol |
| Type | |
| Formula | C9H5Cl2NO |
| Weight | Average: 214.048 Monoisotopic: 212.974819201 |
| Groups | Approved |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
7-dichloroxine is an antibacterial agent used for the treatment of dandruff and mild to moderately severe seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
Used in the treatment of dandruff and mild to moderately severe seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
7-dichloroxine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Dermatitis, Dermatosis, Fungal skin infection, Intertrigo, Skin Infections, Bacterial
How 7-dichloroxine works
Although the mechanism of action is not understood, chloroxine may slow down mitotic activity in the epidermis, thereby reducing excessive scaling associated with dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. 7-dichloroxine induces SOS-DNA repair in E. coli, so chloroxine may be genotoxic to bacteria.
Toxicity
The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Innovators Monograph
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