Clioquinol

What Are The Uses Of Clioquinol?

Clioquinol (topical) is a drug that acts as an antifungal agent and antiprotozoal agent hence is used for the treatment of following conditions:

• Eczema, fungal skin infections
• Ringworm, athlete’s foot, jock itch

What Are The Side Effects Of Clioquinol?

No major side effects of clioquinol have been observed. But occasionally the application of the cream may cause dryness of skin.

What Are The Contraindications Of Clioquinol?

Please inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions:

• Hypersensitivity towards the drug clioquinol or any other allergies.
• Tuberculosis of skin
• Viral skin infection such as herpes, chicken pox.