Clioquinol Hydrocortisone Brand Names- Ala-Quin | Dofscort
What is Clioquinol Hydrocortisone
Clioquinol and hydrocortisone are used together in a topical preparation to treat tinea pedis, tinea cruris, and other skin infections. Clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin) is a halogenated 8-hydroxyquinoline-derivative antibacterial and antifungal agent.
Hydrocortisone is a topical corticosteroid used for its antiinflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties properties.
Indications
- atopic dermatitis
- contact dermatitis
- eczema
- folliculitis
- impetigo
- lichen simplex
- otitis externa
- pruritus
- pyoderma
- tinea capitis
- tinea corporis
- tinea cruris
- tinea pedis
Side Effects
- acneiform rash
- contact dermatitis
- folliculitis
- hypertrichosis
- infection
- miliaria
- rash
- skin atrophy
- skin discoloration
- skin hypopigmentation
- skin irritation
- striae
Monitoring Parameters
- laboratory monitoring not necessary
Contraindications
- breast-feeding
- children
- electrolyte imbalance
- goiter
- Graves’ disease
- herpes infection
- hyperthyroidism
- hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) suppression
- hypothyroidism
- infants
- iodine hypersensitivity
- iodoquinol hypersensitivity
- neonates
- neurological disease
- occlusive dressing
- ophthalmic administration
- peripheral neuropathy
- phenylketonuria
- pregnancy
- thyroid disease
- tuberculosis
- varicella
- viral infection
Drug Interactions
There are no drug interactions associated with Clioquinol Hydrocortisone products.
