Acrisorcin

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]

Acrisorcin
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4-HexylresorcinolAntiseptic
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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.

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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.
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