Alcortin A Gel

Generic name:hydrocortisone acetate, aloe vera leaf and iodoquinol
Dosage form: gel
Drug class:Topical steroids with anti-infectives

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

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Prescribing Information
ALCORTIN A®gel

Alcortin A Gel Description

Contents: Each gram of ALCORTIN A contains 2.0% (20 mg) Hydrocortisone Acetate, 1.0% (10 mg) Iodoquinol, and 1.0% (10 mg) Aloe Polysaccharides. Other Ingredients: Purified Water, Carbopol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, PPG-20 Methyl Glucose Ether, Aminomethyl Propanol, Propylene Glycol, Glycerine, Benzyl Alcohol, SD Alcohol 40 B, Biopeptide, Hydrochloric Acid, FD&C Blue #1, and D&C Yellow #10.

Iodoquinol

Iodoquinol is an antifungal and antibacterial agent. Chemically, Iodoquinol is [5,7-diiodo-8-quinolinol] with the molecular formula (C9H5I2NO) and is represented by the following structural formula:

HydrocortisoneAcetate

Hydrocortisone Acetate is an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic agent. Chemically, Hydrocortisone Acetate is [Pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy-, (11ß)-] with the molecular formula (C23H32O6) and is represented by the following structural formula:

AloePolysaccharides

Aloe Polysaccharides are a concentrated, water soluble subcomponent of Aloevera with a mono-sugar ratio of Man : Gal : Glc: 40 : 1.4 : 1.0, linkage of 1-4 β – linkage, O-Acetyl group of 25% of sugar units, and specific rotation of [α]D= -3.98° at 23.2 °C. Average molecular weight is 80,000 daltons....