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]
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9-Aminoacridine | Antiseptic |
4-Hexylresorcinol | Antiseptic |
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History
editAcrisorcin 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
editAcrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Acrisorcin". PubChem. U.S. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved 2019-03-26.
- ^ "Acrisorcin - Substance Information". European Chemicals Agency (ECHA). Retrieved 2019-03-26.
- ^ a b "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.