CLIOQUINOL

Overview

CLIOQUINOL is a Schedule H drug.

Clioquinol (Iodochlorhydroxyquin) is used in the treatmentof skin infections, fungal infections  and bacterial infections of external ear. Clioquinol belongs to a category of drugs called ashydroxyquinoline antifungal agents. It acts by interacting with DNA synthesis thus killing the fungi that are responsible for causing the infection. It may be combined with a steroid (to reduce inflammation) or an antibacterial agent (to reduce bacterial infection).Clioquinol and hydrocortisone is a combinedanti-infective and cortisone-like medicine. Clioquinol and hydrocortisone topical preparation is used to treat infections of the skin and to help provide relief from the redness, itching, and discomfort of many skin problems

Usage

CLIOQUINOL is generally used to treat: Deep Skin Infection, Fungal Infection, Bacterial Infection, Tinea Pedis

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Ask your doctor

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Not enough studies to prove Risk – Ask your Doctor

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Check with your Doctor first

How Do I Take It?

Route of Administration: Topical (Local Application)

Precautions

  • Inform your doctor if you are going to undergo thyroid or urine tests as it may interfere with test results.
  • Do not use the clioquinol for more than prescribed duration to avoid toxicity. Clioquinol skin application may affect the results of thyroid function tests for iodine content and ferric chloride test of phenylketonuria.
  • Tell your doctor before using clioquinol if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Clioquinol should not be used formore than 1 week. If your skin problem does not improve in 1 week, or if it becomes worse, check with your doctor.
  • Clioquinol should not be used to treat large areas of the skin or large openskin lesions. If you have any questions about this, check with your doctor.
  • Clioquinol may turn yellow in color when exposed to air. It may stainclothing, skin, hair, and nails yellow. Avoid getting clioquinol on your clothing since bleaching may not remove the stain.Before you have any medical tests, tell the doctor in charge that you areusing clioquinol. The results of some tests may be affected by clioquinol.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CLIOQUINOL over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing

Rare Side-Effects

CLIOQUINOL : Itchy Skin, Skin Rash, Skin Irritation, Body Discoloration

Technical Classification

CLIOQUINOL is categorized as: TOPICAL ANTIFUNGALS / DERMATOLOGICAL AGENTS / TOPICAL AGENTS

Storage Conditions

Room Temperature (Between 15 To 25 C)

Available Alternatives

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