Clioquinol

Clioquinol Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Clioquinol was withdrawn in 1983 due to neurotoxicity.

Clioquinol is a broad-spectrum antibacterial with antifungal properties. Application of clioquinol to extensive or eroded areas of the skin may lead to increased protein-bound iodine (PBI) levels within 1 week. In addition, elevated PBI levels may occur when relatively small areas of the skin are treated with clioquinol for more than 1 week.

Table Of contents

• Clioquinol
• Uses
• Dosage
• Side Effect
• Precautions
• Interactions
• Uses during Pregnancy
• Uses during Breastfeeding
• Accute Overdose
• Food Interaction
• Half Life
• Volume of Distribution
• Clearance
• Interaction With other Medicine
• Contradiction
• Storage

Trade Name	Clioquinol
Generic	Clioquinol
Clioquinol Other Names	Chloroiodoquin, Clioquinol, Clioquinolum, Iodochlorhydroxyquin, Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline, Iodochlorohydroxyquin, Iodochloroxyquinoline
Weight	3%w/w,
Type	Cream, Topical
Formula	C9H5ClINO
Weight	Average: 305.5 Monoisotopic: 304.910434914
Groups	Approved, Vet approved, Withdrawn
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer	Zafa Pharmaceutical Laboratories (pvt) Ltd,
Available Country	Pakistan, United States
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Clioquinol is an antifungal cream used to treat a variety of fungal infections.

Used as a topical antifungal treatment.

Clioquinol is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Acne, Atopic Dermatitis (AD), Dermatitis, Contact, Dermatosis, Eczema impetiginous, Eczema of the nuchal nape of the neck, Folliculitis, Fungal ear infection caused by Aspergillus niger, Infantile Eczema, Inflammation, Intertrigo, Lichen simplex chronicus, Moniliasis, Nummular Dermatitis, Otitis Externa, Pruritis of the scroti, Pruritus Ani, Pruritus Vulvae, Pyoderma, Stasis dermatitis, Tinea Capitis, Tinea Corporis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Pedis, Bacterial dermatoses, Chronic otitis externa, Corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses, Disseminated Neurodermatitis, Localized Neurodermatitis

How Clioquinol works

Clioquinol is bacteriostatic, however, the precise mechanism of its action is unknown.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

Elimination Route

Topical absorption is rapid and extensive, especially when the skin is covered with an occlusive dressing or if the medication is applied to extensive or eroded areas of the skin. Clioquinol is absorbed through the skin in sufficient amounts to affect thyroid function tests.

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