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Aloe Polysaccharide and Iodoquinol Brand Names- Aloquin | QUINJA
What is Aloe Polysaccharide and Iodoquinol
Aloe polysaccharide and iodoquinol are used together in a topical preparation to treat skin infections and eczema.
Iodoquinol is used for its antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-eczematous effects.
Aloe polysaccharide; iodoquinol was approved by the FDA in 2009 for the treatment of a variety of dermatological conditions
Indications
- atopic dermatitis
- contact dermatitis
- dermatitis
- eczema
- Entamoeba histolytica
- folliculitis
- impetigo
- lichen simplex
- otitis externa
- pruritus
- pyoderma
- tinea capitis
- tinea corporis
- tinea cruris
- tinea pedis
Side Effects
- abdominal pain
- chills
- diarrhea
- fever
- hair discoloration
- headache
- nausea
- pruritus
- skin discoloration
- urticaria
- vertigo
- vomiting
Monitoring Parameters
- laboratory monitoring not necessary
Contraindications
- breast-feeding
- children
- goiter
- Graves’ disease
- hyperthyroidism
- hypothyroidism
- infants
- iodine hypersensitivity
- iodoquinol hypersensitivity
- neonates
- phenylketonuria
- pregnancy
- thyroid disease
Interactions
There are no drug interactions associated with Aloe Polysaccharide; Iodoquinol products.
