Acrisorcin
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Acrisorcin
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| 9-Aminoacridine | |
| 4-Hexylresorcinol | Antiseptic |
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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.
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