Methylchloroisothiazolinone

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

Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) is an isothiazolinone commonly used as a preservative with antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is found within many commercially available cosmetics, lotions, and makeup removers. It is also a known dermatological sensitizer and allergen; some of its side effects include flaky or scaly skin, breakouts, redness or itchiness, and moderate to severe swelling in the eye area. The American Contact Dermatitis Society named Methylchloroisothiazolinone the Contact Allergen of the Year for 2013.

Sensitivity to Methylchloroisothiazolinone may be identified with a clinical patch test.

Table Of contents

• Methylchloroisothiazolinone
• 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	Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Generic	Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Type
Formula	C4H4ClNOS
Weight	Average: 149.59 Monoisotopic: 148.9702126
Groups	Approved, Experimental
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer
Available Country
Last Updated:	September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am

Uses

Methylchloroisothiazolinone is approved for use within allergenic epicutaneous patch tests which are indicated for use as an aid in the diagnosis of allergic contact dermatitis (ACD) in persons 6 years of age and older.

Food Interaction

No interactions found.

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