Chlorquinaldol
Also known as: Dichlorhydroxyquinoline
Chlorquinaldol is a halogenated hydroxyquinoline with properties similar to those of clioquinol. It is mainly applied topically in infected skin conditions and in vaginal infections.
Primary Characteristics
Chlorquinaldol is also known as Dichlorhydroxyquinoline.
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Quinolin (Halosenated hydrocyquinolines).
Molecular Weight: 228.1 · Solubility in Alcohol: 1 in 3500 · Non-proprietary name: Chlorquinaldol.
Pharmacokinetics
Elimination: it is metabolised via it, plasma half-life is 7hours, renal excretion is major.
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Indications
Chlorquinaldol is primarily indicated in conditions like Skin infections, Vaginal infections.
Contraindications
Chlorquinaldol is contraindicated in conditions like Pregnancy, Lactation, Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Dosage
Chlorquinaldol's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose | Single Dose | Frequency | Route | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adult Dosage | ||||
| 3 times | 3 times | Every 8h | topical | |
| Paediatric Dosage (20kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
| Neonatal Dosage (3kg) | ||||
| No data. | ||||
Drug Interactions
None recorded.
Side Effects
Chlorquinaldol in overdosage may give rise to further complications which include chronic venous insufficiency, bullous dermatitis, contact sensitivity reactions.
The signs and symptoms that are produced after acute overdosage of Chlorquinaldol are there are no reports of factaloties, overdosage dose esperience is limited.
Chlorquinaldol is known to cause more or less tolerable side effects which are usually transient. These include Irritation, Sensitivity , Skin irritation.
Warnings / Precautions
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Multi-Ingredient Combinations
Storage Conditions
Drug Classification
- 1.13.2.1 — Antibacterials, topical
- 2.22.2 — Gynecological anti-infectives