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| Other drug names: | A-Am An-Az B C-Ch Ci-Cz D-Dh Di-Dz E F G H I-J K-L M-Mh Mi-Mz N-Nh Ni-Nz O P-Pl Pm-Pz Q-R S-Sn So-Sz T-To Tp-Tz U-V W-Z 0-9 |
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Some commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S.--
+ Not commercially available in Canada.
Chloroxine (klor-OX-een) is used in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For chloroxine, the following should be considered:
Allergies--Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to chloroxine, clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin), iodoquinol (diiodohydroxyquin), or edetate disodium. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy--Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or animals.
Breast-feeding--It is not known whether chloroxine passes into the breast milk. However, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children--Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults--Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other medicines--Although certain medicines should not be used
together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together
even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to
change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care
professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription
(over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of
the skin. Do not use this medicine if blistered,
raw, or oozing areas are present on your scalp
, unless otherwise directed
by your doctor. Keep this medicine away from the eyes
. If you
should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with cool
water. Check with your doctor if eye irritation continues or is bothersome. To use:
Proper Use of This Medicine
Dosing--The dose of chloroxine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of chloroxine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
Missed dose--If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible.
Storage--To store this medicine:
This medicine may slightly discolor light-colored hair (for example, bleached, blond, or gray).
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Irritation or burning of scalp not present before use of this medicine; skin rash
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. However, check with your doctor if either of the following side effects continues or is bothersome:
Dryness or increased itching of scalp
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
Revised: 02/02/00
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