Chloroxine (Topical)
   
Chloroxine (Topical)
US Brand Names
• Capitrol
Description
Chloroxine (klor-OX-een) is used in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Special Considerations
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of using the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For chloroxine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to chloroxine, clioquinol (iodochlorhydroxyquin), iodoquinol (diiodohydroxyquin), or edetate disodium. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substances, such as preservatives or dyes.
Pregnancy
Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done in either humans or animals.
Breast-feeding
It is not known whether chloroxine passes into the breast milk. However, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.
Children
Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of this medicine in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are using any other topical prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine that is to be applied to the same area of the skin.
Administration
Do not use this medicine if blistered, raw, or oozing areas are present on your scalp , unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Keep this medicine away from the eyes . If you should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with cool water. Check with your doctor if eye irritation continues or is bothersome.
To use:
• Shake well before using
• Wet the hair and scalp with lukewarm water. Apply enough chloroxine to the scalp to work up a lather, and rub in well. Allow the lather to remain on the scalp for about 3 minutes, then rinse. Apply the medicine again and rinse thoroughly. Use the medicine two times a week or as directed by your doctor.
Dosing
The dose of chloroxine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of chloroxine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
• For topical dosage form ( shampoo):
o For dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp:
§ Adults-Use two times a week.
§ Children-Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, apply it as soon as possible.
Storage
To store this medicine:
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Keep the medicine from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
Precautions
This medicine may slightly discolor light-colored hair (for example, bleached, blond, or gray).
Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Irritation or burning of scalp not present before use of this medicine; skin rash.
Other side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. However, check with your doctor if either of the following side effects continues or is bothersome:
Dryness or increased itching of scalp.
Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.
February 02, 2000 
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