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Acrisorcin

Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a fungicide. It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.

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Acrisorcin
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9-AminoacridineAntiseptic
4-HexylresorcinolAntiseptic
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Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a fungicide.1 It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.2

History

Acrisorcin was marketed as a cream under the trade name Akrinol, which has since been discontinued. It was developed at Indiana State University in 1961.3

Indications

Acrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.3

References

References

  1. "Acrisorcin". PubChem. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  2. "Acrisorcin - Substance Information". European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Retrieved 2019-03-26.
  3. "A new agent for the control of tinea versicolor. Acrisorcin (Akrinol)". JAMA. 196 (11): 1010. June 1966. doi:10.1001/jama.1966.03100240144035. PMID 5952419.