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GENITO URINARY SYSTEM AND SEX HORMONES › GYNECOLOGICAL ANTIINFECTIVES AND ANTISEPTICS › ANTIINFECTIVES AND ANTISEPTICS, EXCL. COMBINATIONS WITH CORTICOSTEROIDS › Quinoline derivatives
clioquinol
G01AC02
Forms & Strengths
- cream 3%
- ointment 3%
- powder 3%
- suppository 130mg
Adult Dosing
- apply 1-3 times daily
- insert 1 suppository at bedtime
Pediatric Dosing
- not established
- contraindicated in children under 12 years
Indications
- dermatitis
- eczema
- pruritus
- bacterial vaginosis
- vaginal candidiasis
Mechanism of Action
- antibacterial
- antifungal
- antipruritic
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity
- children under 12 years
- porphyria
Adverse Reactions
- contact dermatitis
- irritation
- candidal superinfection
- rash
Drug Interactions
- increase risk of neuromuscular blockade with aminoglycosides
- reduce absorption of tetracyclines and quinolones
Curated Content: Needs Vetting Before Put to Clinical Use