Dermasorb AF

Generic name:clioquinol and hydrocortisone
Dosage form: cream with hydrating gel kit

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 22, 2021.

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Dermasorb AF Description

Iodochlorhydroxyquin (Clioquinol) is an antifungal agent and a member of a family of drugs called hydroxyquinolines. Chemically, Iodochlorhydroxyquin is 5-chloro-7-iodo-quinolin-8-ol. Its structural formula is:

The topical corticosteroids constitute a class of primarily synthetic steroids used as anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agents. Hydrocortisone is a member of this class. Chemically hydrocortisone is pregn-4-ene-3,20-dione, 11, 17,21-trihydroxy, (11β)- Its structural formula is:

Each gram of Dermasorb AF contains 5mg Hydrocortisone USP and 30mg Iodochlorhydroxyquin USP in a cream base consisting of water, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, sodium lauryl sulfate, glycerin, and polysorbate-80.

Dermasorb AF - Clinical Pharmacology

Iodochlorhydroxyquin is a broad-spectrum antibacterial and antifungal. Its precise mechanism of action is unknown. Topical corticosteroids share anti-inflammatory, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive actions. The mechanism of anti-inflammatory activity of the topical corticosteroids is unclear. Various laboratory methods, including vasoconstrictor assays, are used to compare and predict potencies and some evidence suggests a recognizable correlation exists between vasoconstrictor potency and therapeutic efficacy in man.

Pharmacokinetics

The extent of percutaneous absorption of topical corticosteroids is determined by many factors including the vehicle, the integrity of the epidermal barrier, and the use of occlusive dressings. Topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from normal intact skin. Inflammation and/or other disease processes in the skin increase percutaneous absorption. Occlusive dressings substantially increase the percu...