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Chlorquinaldol is an antimicrobial agent and antiseptic.[1] It is a chlorinated derivative of the popular chelating agent 8-hydroxyquinoline. It is applied topically as a cream and internally as a losenge.[2]

It was marketed by Geigy as an intestinal antiseptic and amebicide with the trade name Siosteran.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Mett H, Gyr K, Zak O, Vosbeck K (July 1984). "Duodeno-pancreatic secretions enhance bactericidal activity of antimicrobial drugs". Antimicrob. Agents Chemother. 26 (1): 35–8. doi:10.1128/aac.26.1.35. PMC 179912. PMID 6236746.
  2. ^ Kutscher, Bernhard (2020). "Dermatologicals ( D ), 4. Antiseptics and Disinfectants ( D 08), Anti‐Acne Preparations ( D 10), and Other Dermatological Preparations ( D 11)". Ullmann's Encyclopedia of Industrial Chemistry. Weinheim: Wiley-VCH. pp. 1–22. doi:10.1002/14356007.w08_w03. ISBN 978-3527306732.


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