Flexyx

Flexyx drugs: Capitrol

Capitrol - General Information:

Capitrol is a synthetic antibacterial compound. Capitrol is a compound used in some shampoos for the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.

Pharmacology:

Capitrol has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of gram-positive as well as some gram-negative organisms. Also, chloroxine has shown some antifungal activity against certain dermatophytes and yeasts.

Capitrol for patients

This medicine may slightly discolor light-colored hair (for example, bleached, blond, or gray).

Capitrol Interactions

May interact with skin products or shampoos for dandruff or psoriasis.

Capitrol Contraindications

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to chloroxine or if you have open sores on your scalp.

Additional information about Capitrol

Capitrol Indication: Used in the treatment of dandruff and mild to moderately severe seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
Mechanism Of Action: Although the mechanism of action is not understood, chloroxine may slow down mitotic activity in the epidermis, thereby reducing excessive scaling associated with dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
Drug Interactions: Not Available
Food Interactions: Not Available
Generic Name: Chloroxine
Synonyms: CHQ; Dichlorohydroxyquinoline; Dichloroquinolinol; Dichloroxin; Chloroxyquinoline; Chlorquinol; Dikhloroskin
Where to order Chloroxine (and Capitrol analogs) online:
Drug Category: Antiseborrheic
Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved
Other Brand Names containing Chloroxine: Capitrol; Chlofucid; Clofuzid; Endiaron; Quesyl; Quinolor; Quixalin;
Absorption: Not Available
Toxicity (Overdose): The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated.
Protein Binding: Not Available
Biotransformation: Not Available
Half Life: Not Available
Dosage Forms of Capitrol: Not Available
Chemical IUPAC Name: 5,7-dichloroquinolin-8-ol
Chemical Formula: C9H5Cl2NO
Chloroxine on Wikipedia: Not Available
Organisms Affected: Humans and other mammals