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Diiodohydroxyquinoline

Generic Name
Diiodohydroxyquinoline
Brand Names
Alcortin, Alcortin A, Aloquin, Dermazene, Vytone
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C9H5I2NO
CAS Number
83-73-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
63W7IE88K8

Overview

Diiodohydroxyquinoline, also known as uidoquinol and iodoquinol, is a quinoline derivative that can be used in the treatment of amoebiasis. The exact mechanism of action is unknown. Iodoquinol is not currently available in any FDA-approved products.

Indication

用于治疗或无明显症状的阿米巴痢疾,对急性阿米巴痢疾及较顽固病例宜与甲硝唑联合应用,才可达到根治效果。对肠外阿米巴病如肝脓肿无效。

Associated Conditions

  • Diarrhea (Dysentery)
  • Enteritis
  • Gastrointestinal Tract Infections
  • Infectious diarrhea
  • Trichomonas Vaginalis Infection
  • Vaginal Candidiasis
  • Vaginal Inflammation caused by Trichomoniasis

Clinical Trials

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FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
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Effective Date
Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC
69367-286
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
5/12/2023
Syntenza Pharmaceuticals LLC
72056-040
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
5/6/2020
KMM Pharmaceuticals, LLC
52187-532
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
12/22/2020
Sincerus Florida, LLC
72934-2111
TOPICAL
1 g in 100 g
5/16/2019
Primus Pharmaceuticals
68040-706
TOPICAL
12.5 mg in 1 g
10/7/2009
KMM Pharmaceuticals, LLC
52187-545
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
2/18/2021
Primus Pharmaceuticals
68040-705
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
10/30/2009
Syntenza Pharmaceuticals LLC
72056-020
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
5/6/2020
KMM Pharmaceuticals, LLC
52187-551
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
2/28/2022
Artesa Labs, LLC
57893-302
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
9/7/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

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HSA Drug Approvals

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NMPA Drug Approvals

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PPB Drug Approvals

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TGA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
ARTG ID
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Registration Type
Status
Registration Date
FLORAQUIN Pessraies
33329
Proqualix Pty Ltd - in Administration
Medicine
A
10/29/1991

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
OVOQUINOL CONES
lab nadeau ltée, division of technilab inc.
00522074
Suppository - Vaginal
75 MG / SUP
12/31/1963
DIODOQUIN TAB 210MG
glenwood laboratories canada ltd.
01997769
Tablet - Oral
210 MG
12/31/1992
OVOQUINOL CRM VAGINALE
lab nadeau ltée, division of technilab inc.
00464651
Cream - Vaginal
2 %
12/31/1980
DIODOQUIN TAB 650MG
glenwood laboratories canada ltd.
01997750
Tablet - Oral
650 MG
12/31/1992

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No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug.

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Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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UK EMC Drug Information

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