Dermoquinol 8% Ointment belongs to a group of drugs called hydroxyquinoline antifungal agents. It kills the fungi that cause the infection, thus relieving the symptoms. This medicine is used in the treatment of fungal skin infections and bacterial infections of the external ear.Dermoquinol 8% Ointment should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. This medicine is for external use only and should be used regularly to get the most benefit from it. Do not use more than you need as it will not clear your condition faster and some side effects may be increased. The affected area should be clean and dry before application of the ointment. You must wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine.It may cause burning sensation, itching, rashes, skin swelling, and redness immediately following application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration.Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of direct contact, wash your eyes with water immediately and seek immediate medical attention. It should not be used if the person is allergic to any of its ingredients. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Clean and dry the affected area and gently massage the ointment.

'- Alcohol : None

No interaction found/established

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dermoquinol 8% Ointment may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dermoquinol 8% Ointment during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

- Driving : None

No interaction found/established

- Kidney : None

No interaction found/established

- Liver : None

No interaction found/established

If you miss a dose of Dermoquinol 8% Ointment, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

tube of 15 gm Ointment

Chemical Class :: 8-Hydroxyquinoline derivatives
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: DERMA
Action Class :: Quinoline derivatives- Chinoform

Bacterial infections of external ear|Fungal skin infections

Store below 30?C

Q. What is clioquinol cream used for?::: Clioquinol cream is used for treating skin infections such as eczema (itchy skin), athlete's foot (ringworm infection, a fungal infection of the foot), jock itch (fungal infection of the groin area) and other ringworm infections.

Burning sensation
Itching
Rash
Skin swelling
Erythema (skin redness)