Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline

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

Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline was withdrawn in 1983 due to neurotoxicity.

Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline 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.

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Trade Name	Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline
Generic	Clioquinol
Clioquinol Other Names	Chloroiodoquin, Clioquinol, Clioquinolum, Iodochlorhydroxyquin, Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline, Iodochlorohydroxyquin, Iodochloroxyquinoline
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Formula	C₉H₅ClINO
Weight	Average: 305.5 Monoisotopic: 304.910434914
Groups	Approved, Vet approved, Withdrawn
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Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

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

Used as a topical antifungal treatment.

Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline 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 Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline works

Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline 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. Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline is absorbed through the skin in sufficient amounts to affect thyroid function tests.