Drug Reference
Clioquinol
Hydroxyquinoline derivatives
OTC
Fact box
- Therapeutic class
- Hydroxyquinoline derivatives
- Action class
- Standardized Chemical Allergen
- Chemical class
- Allergens
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Available as
30 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.001 MG/MG · Topical Ointment1 MG/ML · Topical Cream0.03 MG/MG · Topical Ointment10 MG/ML · Rectal Cream10 MG/ML
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses ICHYBUM is a medicated cream used to help relieve the symptoms of pruritis ani and other afflictions involving chronic itching around the anus
How to use / dosing
DIRECTIONS Apply a small amount once or twice daily, preferable after showering and or bowel movements and at night before sleep
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyCaution
…Warnings FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY Ask a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are under 12 years of age, you have an infection affecting the anus or surrounding area e.e.…
BreastfeedingCaution
…FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY Ask a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are under 12 years of age, you have an infection affecting the anus or surrounding area e.e.…
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY Ask a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are under 12 years of age, you have an infection affecting the anus or surrounding area e.e. a sexually transmitted disease, or tuberculosis Stop use and consult a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use as directed
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.