Clioquinol (Topical)

Brand Names : Vioform, iodochlorhydroxyquin

Category

• Antibacterial, topical
• Antifungal, topical

Description

Clioquinol (klye-oh-KWIN-ole) belongs to the family of medicines called anti-infectives. Clioquinol topical preparations are used to treat skin infections.

Clioquinol is available without a prescription; however, your doctor may have special instructions on the proper use of this medicine for your medical problem. It is available in the following dosage form:

Topical
• Ointment ( Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In Canada -

• Vioform

Another commonly used name is iodochlorhydroxyquin .

* Not commercially available in the U.S.