Hydrocortisone, Iodoquinol

Prescription

Handelsnamen: HYDROCORTISONE, IODOQUINOL

Darreichungsform

Topical

Applikationsweg

TOPICAL

Hersteller

KMM Pharmaceuticals, LLC

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION: Each gram contains 10 mg of hydrocortisone and 10 mg of iodoquinol in a vehicle consisting of: aloe vera powder, aminomethyl propanol 95%, benzyl alcohol, carbomer, citric acid anhydrous, D&C Yellow #10, FD&C Blue #1, glycerin, glyceryl polymethacrylate, magnesium aluminum silicate, palmitoyl oligopeptide, PPG-20 methyl glucose ether, propylene glycol, purified water and SD 40B alcohol. Chemically, hydrocortisone is [Pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 11, 17, 21-trihydroxy-,(11ß)-] with the molecular formula (C 21 H 30 O 5 ) and is represented by the following structural formula: and iodoquinol, 5,7-diiodo-8-quinolinol (C 9 H 5 I 2 NO) is represented by the following structural formula: Hydrocortisone is an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agent, while iodoquinol is an antifungal and antibacterial agent. chem1 chem2

Wirkstoffe

Wirkstoff	Stärke
Hydrocortisone	-
Iodoquinol	-

Indikationen und Anwendung

INDICATIONS: Based on a review of a related drug by the National Research Council and subsequent FDA classification for that drug, the indications are as follows: “Possibly” Effective: Contact or atopic dermatitis; impetiginized eczema; nummular eczema; endogenous chronic infectious dermatitis; stasis dermatitis; pyoderma; nuchal eczema and chronic eczematoid otitis externa; acne urticata; localized or disseminated neurodermatitis; lichen simplex chronicus; anogenital pruritus (vulvae, scroti, ani); folliculitis; bacterial dermatoses; mycotic dermatoses such as tinea (capitis, cruris, corporis, pedis); moniliasis; intertrigo. Final classification of the less-than-effective indications requires further investigation.

Dosierung und Verabreichung

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily in accordance with physician’s directions.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS: The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infections, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.

Warnhinweise und Vorsichtsmaßnahmen

WARNING: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Kontraindikationen

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS: Based on a review of a related drug by the National Research Council and subsequent FDA classification for that drug, the indications are as follows: “Possibly” Effective: Contact or atopic dermatitis; impetiginized eczema; nummular eczema; endogenous chronic infectious dermatitis; stasis dermatitis; pyoderma; nuchal eczema and chronic eczematoid otitis externa; acne urticata; localized or disseminated neurodermatitis; lichen simplex chronicus; anogenital pruritus (vulvae, scroti, ani); folliculitis; bacterial dermatoses; mycotic dermatoses such as tinea (capitis, cruris, corporis, pedis); moniliasis; intertrigo. Final classification …

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily in accordance with physician’s directions.

WARNING: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

CONTRAINDICATIONS: This product is contraindicated in persons with known or suspected hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients of the product.

Hydrocortisone, Iodoquinol is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Hydrocortisone, Iodoquinol drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Hydrocortisone, Iodoquinol label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 310870 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Hydrocortisone, Iodoquinol (FDA National Drug Code)

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