Ioquin Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
Ioquin, also known as uidoquinol and iodoquinol, is a quinoline derivative that can be used in the treatment of amoebiasis. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Iodoquinol is not currently available in any FDA-approved products.
| Trade Name | Ioquin |
| Generic | Diiodohydroxyquinoline |
| Diiodohydroxyquinoline Other Names | Diiodohydroxyquin, Diiodohydroxyquinoline, Iodoquinol, Ioquin |
| Type | |
| Formula | C9H5I2NO |
| Weight | Average: 396.954 Monoisotopic: 396.84605 |
| Groups | Approved |
| Therapeutic Class | |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
Uses
Used in the treatment of amoebiasis.
Ioquin is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Dysentery, Enteritis, Gastrointestinal Infections, Infectious diarrhea, Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection, Vaginal Candidiasis, Vaginal Inflammation caused by Trichomoniasis
How Ioquin works
Unknown.
Food Interaction
- Take after a meal. This may reduce gastrointestinal irritation.
