Hydroxybenzopyridine
Hydroxybenzopyridine Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Hydroxybenzopyridine is a heterocyclic phenol and derivative of quinoline with antiseptic, disinfectant, and pesticide properties. It is used as a stabilizer for hydrogen peroxide, where it is sometimes added in cosmetic products.
Hydroxybenzopyridine acts as a biocide to eliminate bacteria and fungi .
| Trade Name | Hydroxybenzopyridine |
| Generic | Oxyquinoline |
| Oxyquinoline Other Names | 8-Hydroxyquinoline, hydroxybenzopyridine, Hydroxyquinoline, oxine, Oxyquinoline, Phenopyridine |
| Type | |
| Formula | C9H7NO |
| Weight | Average: 145.158 Monoisotopic: 145.052763851 |
| Groups | Approved, Vet approved |
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| Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Hydroxybenzopyridine is a medication used in combination with other medications to restore vaginal pH.
Hydroxybenzopyridine is used as a biocidal component of several over the counter products. These products are marketed for the purposes of inhibiting abnormal biological growth in the vagina and restoring natural pH.
Hydroxybenzopyridine is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Gingival Bleeding, Gingival Retraction, Hemostasis
How Hydroxybenzopyridine works
The mechanism by which oxyquinoline exerts its biocidal effect is unknown.
Food Interaction
No interactions found.Elimination Route
Hydroxybenzopyridine is excreted in both the primarily in the urine with some in the bile .
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