Acrisorcin

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Acrisorcin
Combination of
9-Aminoacridine
4-Hexylresorcinol Antiseptic
Identifiers
CAS number 7527-91-5
ATC code  ?
PubChem 24144
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

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Legal status
Routes  ?

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

[edit] 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.

[edit] Indications

Acrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.

[edit] References