Corto Quinol is a chemosteroid antibacterial, antifungal, antiallergic ointment for skin diseases

      
Composition

Actions

Corto Quinol has a powerful antiseptic action and has merited popularity in the treatment of a wide range of dermatologic disorders because of its antieczematous, antibacterial, antifungal and antipruritic properties. It acts locally without systemic absorption and is well tolerated. Hydrocortisone acetate in Corto Quinol provides effective antiinflammatory and antiallergic effects without antimicrobial property and hence is compounded with quiniodochlor (clioquinol) to provide better relief from inflamed/allergic/irritant skin conditions. Safety is greater with hydrocortisone as with fluorinated corticosteroids the potential iatrogenicity is increased. Hydrocortisone should be used exclusively for the steroid responsive lesions of the face, periorbital regions, perioral and intertriginous areas.  

Advantages

• Effective antimicrobial, antiinflammatory, antipruritic and antiallergic actions.  

•  Safe for long term use and for application on soft skin.

•  No perioral dermatitis/rosacea on application over face. 

• No adrenocortical suppression.

•  Useful in resistant dermatoses.

•  Minimal aggravation of infection. 

Indications

Acute and chronic dermatoses including atopic, allergicor contact dermatitis, impetiginized eczema, nummular eczema, infantileeczema, endogenous chronic infectious dermatitis,seborrhoeic dermatitis,chronic eczematoid, pyoderma, otitis externa, acne urticaria, lichensimplex chronicus, pruritus ani / vulvae, bacterial dermatoses,folliculitis and micotic infections like tinea (capitis,corporis, cruris,pedis), intertrigo, moniliasis. 

Contraindications

Hypersensitivityto any of the ingredients, tuberculosis of the skin, ophthalmic use,viral skin infections including herpes simplex, vaccinia and varicella.  

AdverseReactions

Thereare few reports of hypersensitivity or skin rash. On prolonged therapywith topical corticosteroids and particularly under occlusive dressingthere may be local adverse effects like itching, dryness, folliculitis,acne from eruptions, hypertrichiosis, hypopigmentation, allergic contactdermatitis, secondary infection.

Precautions

In rare cases there may be irritation to sensitized skin. There are alsorare reports of staining of skin or discolouration of hair and nails.Use in pregnancy in large amounts or for prolonged periods or overextensive areas is not recommended. Prolonged use may cause overgrowthof non-susceptible organisms requiring appropriate therapy.

Dosage & Administration

Wash the affected parts with warm water. Do not apply any soap, detergents or antiseptics. Apply a thin layer of CORTO QUINOL 3 ­ 4 times daily.

Packing

Collapsible tubes 5 g