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Drug Details

QUINOCORT

• Drug Class Description
  Antibacterial-antifungals / mildly potent corticosteroids (topical steroids).
• Generic Name
  Potassium hydroxyquinoline sulphate, hydrocortisone
• Presentation
  Quinocort Cream: potassium hydroxyquinoline sulphate 0 .5%, hydrocortisone 1%.
• Description
  Cream.
• Indications
  

  Steroid responsive dermatoses where infection is present or likely.

• Adult Dosage
  Rub in two to three times daily.
• Contra Indications
  

  Use on acne (including rosacea), peri-oral dermatitis, scabies, leg ulcers, tuberculous, ringworm or viral skin disease. Untreated fungal or bacterial infections. Extensive or prolonged use in pregnancy. Continuous prophylactic use.

• Special Precautions
  

  Limit use in children or on face to max. 5 days. In infants, napkins and plastic pants may act as occlusive. Monitor use in psoriasis. Withdraw gradually after prolonged use.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  Cushingoid changes and adrenal suppression. Skin atrophy, striae and telangiectasia. Velus hair growth.