Quinoline Mix
Where is Quinoline Mix found?
Quinolines are a group of synthetic antibacterial agents that may be used in combination with corticosteroids to treat skin infections such as eczema, athlete’s foot, jock itch and ringworm. It may also be used as an anti-infective, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agents to treat gastrointestinal and vaginal infections. Quinoline mix contains Clioquinol and Chlorquinaldol.
How can you avoid contact with Quinoline Mix?
Avoid products that list any of the following names in the ingredients:
• Clioquinol
• Chlorquinaldol
• Chloriodoquin
• Iodochlorhydroxyquin
• Sterosan
• Vioform
What are some products that may contain Quinoline Mix?
Antifungals
Antibacterials
Prescription and nonprescription preparations such as topical antibiotic and antifungal creams, lotions, and ointments
Paste bandages sold in pharmacies for the treatment of wound infections, infected eczema and mycotic skin infections
A clinician's point of view.
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