Himoderm Plus Cream
Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline (Clioquinol) topical
Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd
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Indications
Himoderm Plus Cream is used for:
Skin fungal infections
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Skin fungal infections
Adult: Apply cream or ointment 2-4 times daily onto affected areas (cleansed and dried thoroughly). Treatment continued for 4 wk for athlete's foot or ringworm and for 2 wk when treating jock itch.
Child Dose
Renal Dose
Administration
Contra Indications
Hypersensitivity; child <2 yr. Do not apply on eczematous or broken skin and perforated tympanic membrane.
Precautions
Can stain fabric and skin. Avoid contact with eyes; avoid prolonged use. Not effective in the treatment of fungal infections of the scalp or nails. Discontinue if local irritation, rash, sensitivity occur.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Interactions
Adverse Effects
Side effects of Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline (Clioquinol) topical :
Severe irritation or hypersensitivity. Cross-sensitivity with other halogenated hydroxyquinolines. May discolour fair hair.
Potentially Fatal: May cause severe neurotoxicity.
Mechanism of Action
Clioquinol is a halogenated hydroxyquinoline with antibacterial and antifungal activity.
Note
Himoderm Plus Cream manufactured by Hindustan Syringes & Medical Devices Ltd. Its generic name is Iodochlorhydroxyquinoline (Clioquinol) topical. Himoderm Plus is availble in Nepal.
Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Himoderm Plus Cream is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.