Clioquinol
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Definition
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Quinoline derivative (5-chloro-7-iodo-8-quinolinol) widely used as an antiseptic and chemotherapeutic agent with antibacterial and fungicidal activity. Strong effect on Entamoeba histolyticum.
Antiseptic, see also dyes.
Indication
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Dosage and method of use
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Topical: Apply 2 times/day to the affected areas of skin.
Systemic: Oral 3x 0.25g/day, max. application time 4 weeks. Cave: Side effects with longer use (especially in the Japanese population (Smon disease
Standard concentration
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2-10% in creams, ointments (e.g. 2% clioquinol cream - Rp: clioquinol cream 0.5-2%; also in combinations with flumetasone pivalate), shaking mixtures and as pure substance in powders.
Notice. Stains skin, clothing and objects yellow!
Undesirable effects
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In case of systemic application: SMON disease (Subacute Myelo-Optico Neuropathy; nerve disease that can lead to blindness, used to occur only in Japan).
Incompatibility
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Preparations
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Linola-Sept, vioform,
Literature
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- Konagaya M (2015) SMON: toxicity of clioquinol and the status quo. Brain nerve 67:49-62
- Sulzberger MB et al (1948) Vioform in dermatologic therapy with particular reference to its use in different vehicles. Arch Derm Syph 58:224-230
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