DERMOQUINOL 4% OINT

Overview

DERMOQUINOL 4% OINT is a Schedule H drug.

DERMOQUINOL 4% OINT is composed of: CLIOQUINOL (4.0 %)

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

Precautions for DERMOQUINOL 4% OINT and its Constituents


  • 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

Available Alternatives for DERMOQUINOL 4% OINT

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

CLIOQUINOLCLIOQUINOL
DERMOQUINOL 4% CRMINR 13.54 for 25 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL 4.0 %
DERMOQUINOL 4% OINTINR 13.63 for 15 GM OINTMENTCLIOQUINOL 4.0 %

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ANGLODERM CRMINR 6.11 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BECLOMETASONE
BACTODERM C 0.1%/3% CRMINR 26.89 for 30 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL 3.0 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %
BETNOVATE-C CRMINR 36.5 for 30 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL 3 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.1 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W
BIODERM OINTINR 7.2 for 5 GM OINTMENTTOLNAFTATE 15.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 15.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
CLIOQUINOL (IODOCHLORHYDROXYQUIN)CLIOQUINOL
DERMINOL CRMINR 50.94 for 15 GM CREAMCLOTRIMAZOLE 1.0 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 1.0 %W/W, CLIOQUINOL 0.1 %W/W, BECLOMETASONE 0.025 %W/W
DERMITOP CRMINR 114.2 for 20 GM CREAMBETAMETHASONE 1.0 %, TOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL
DERMITOP LTNINR 135 for 15 ML LOTIONTOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
DERMOQUINOL 8% CRMINR 16.49 for 25 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL 8.0 %
DERMOQUINOL 8% OINTINR 17.5 for 15 GM OINTMENTCLIOQUINOL 8.0 %
DIPFORM CRMINR 56.31 for 10 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL 30.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.64 MG
FUBAC CRMINR 42.5 for 5 GM CREAMCLOTRIMAZOLE 1.0 %W/W, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %W/W, BECLOMETASONE 0.025 %W/W
IDOZOL TABINR 14.43 for 10 TABLETSCLIOQUINOL , METRONIDAZOLE
MULTI S CRMINR 55 for 10 GM CREAMGENTAMICIN , CLOTRIMAZOLE , CLIOQUINOL , BECLOMETASONE
MULTIDERM CRMINR 28.75 for 10 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BETAMETHASONE
MYCOPAR CRMINR 15 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
NADERM CRMINR 22 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BECLOMETASONE
QUADRI MIX CRMINR 27.5 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE 1.0 %, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 %, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %
QUARD CRMINR 49 for 15 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL , BECLOMETASONE
QUISS CRMINR 23.93 for 5 GM CREAMGENTAMICIN 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.5 MG, TOLNAFTATE
QUISS FORTE CRMINR 28.37 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE 15.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 15.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, CHLOROCRESOL 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.61 MG
SKEEN CRMINR 22.86 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE 10.0 MG, CLIOQUINOL 10.0 MG, GENTAMICIN 1.0 MG, BETAMETHASONE 0.6 MG
TIGBODERM CRMINR 64 for 15 GM CREAMCLIOQUINOL 1.0 %W/W, TOLNAFTATE 1.0 %W/W, GENTAMICIN 0.1 %W/W, BETAMETHASONE 0.05 %W/W, CHLOROCRESOL 0.1 %W/W
UNIDERM CRMINR 29.7 for 5 GM CREAMBETAMETHASONE , CLIOQUINOL , GENTAMICIN , TOLNAFTATE
UNIDERM NF CRMINR 27 for 5 GM CREAMTOLNAFTATE , BETAMETHASONE , GENTAMICIN , CLIOQUINOL
VALERATEC CRMINR 15.41 for 15 GM CREAMBETAMETHASONE , CLIOQUINOL