Clinical Information
Gen. Code and Des.
7127 clioquinol/hydrocortisone TOPICAL CREAM (G) 3 %-0.5 %
GCN and Des.
84120 clioquinol/hydrocortisone TOPICAL CREAM (G) 3 %-0.5 %
Strength
Dose Form
CREAM (GRAM)
Product Category
RX Pharmaceuticals
Fine Line Class
850085008510 All Rx Products
DEA Class
NC
OMP Family
AHFS Class
84040892 ANTIFULGALS (SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANE),MISC
84060800 CORTICOSTEROIDS (SKIN, MUCOUS MEMBRANE)
Active Ingredients
2147 hydrocortisone 50237
2874 clioquinol 130267
Ala-Quin cream
Ala-Quin cream is an anti-infective and corticosteroid combination. The anti-infective works by killing sensitive bacteria or fungi. The corticosteroid works by reducing skin inflammation (eg, redness, swelling, itching, irritation).
Do NOT use Ala-Quin cream if:
you are allergic to any ingredient in Ala-Quin cream, including iodine
you have tuberculosis of the skin or viral conditions of the skin (eg, cold sores or other herpes simplex infection, vaccinia, chickenpox, shingles)
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
Before using Ala-Quin cream:
Some medical conditions may interact with Ala-Quin cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have any kind of skin infection, cuts, scrapes, thinning of the skin, or lessened blood flow to skin
if you have had recent vaccination; have measles or tuberculosis; or have had positive tuberculosis test
Side effects of Ala-Quin cream:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Dryness; itching.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; burning, cracking, irritation, or peeling not present before you began using Ala-Quin cream; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.
Severity: Major
You should check with your doctor immediately if any of these side effects occur when taking clioquinol hydrocortisone topical:
Incidence not known:
Blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin
burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters
burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair
darkening of the skin
diarrhea
dizziness
dryness
fainting
fast heartbeat
fever
hives, itching, or rash
hoarseness
irritation
itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
loss of appetite
mental depression
nausea
reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin
redness and scaling around the mouth
softening of the skin
swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (eg, between the fingers)
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing or swallowing
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Severity: Minor
Some of the side effects that can occur with clioquinol hydrocortisone topical may not need medical attention. As your body adjusts to the medicine during treatment these side effects may go away. Your health care professional may also be able to tell you about ways to reduce or prevent some of these side effects. If any of the following side effects continue, are bothersome or if you have any questions about them, check with your health care professional:
Incidence not known:
Acne or pimples
increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
lightening of normal skin color
lightening of the treated areas of dark skin
