Dermoquinol Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Dermoquinol was withdrawn in 1983 due to neurotoxicity.
Dermoquinol 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.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Trade Name | Dermoquinol |
| Generic | Clioquinol |
| Clioquinol Other Names | Chloroiodoquin, Clioquinol, Clioquinolum, Iodochlorhydroxyquin, Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline, Iodochlorohydroxyquin, Iodochloroxyquinoline |
| Weight | 8% |
| Type | Ointment |
| Formula | C9H5ClINO |
| Weight | Average: 305.5 Monoisotopic: 304.910434914 |
| Groups | Approved, Vet approved, Withdrawn |
| Therapeutic Class | |
| Manufacturer | East India Pharma Works Ltd |
| Available Country | India |
| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Dermoquinol is an antifungal cream used to treat a variety of fungal infections.
Used as a topical antifungal treatment.
Dermoquinol 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 Dermoquinol works
Dermoquinol 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. Dermoquinol is absorbed through the skin in sufficient amounts to affect thyroid function tests.
