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Iodoquinol for Tinea Infections

Corticosteroid [EPC] — ICD-10 B36

Iodoquinol is used in the treatment of tinea infections, based on its FDA-labeled indications. It is a corticosteroid [epc].

Tinea is the name of a group of diseases caused by a fungus. Types of tinea include ringworm, athlete's foot and jock itch. These infections are usually not serious, but they can be uncomfortable. You can get them by touching an infected person, from damp surfaces such as shower … More on Tinea Infections →

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How Iodoquinol is used

INDICATIONS: Based on a review of a related drug by the National Research Council and subsequent FDA classification for that drug, the indications are as follows: “Possibly” Effective: Contact or atopic dermatitis; impetiginized eczema; nummular eczema; endogenous chronic infectious dermatitis; stasis dermatitis; pyoderma; nuchal eczema and chronic eczematoid otitis externa; acne urticata; localized or disseminated neurodermatitis; lichen simplex chronicus; anogenital pruritus (vulvae, scroti, ani); folliculitis; bacterial dermatoses; mycotic dermatoses such as tinea (capitis, cruris, corporis, pedis); moniliasis; intertrigo. Final classification of the less-than-effective indications requires further investigation.

Dosage

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: Apply to affected area 3 to 4 times daily in accordance with physician’s directions.

Warnings

WARNING: FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Side effects

ADVERSE REACTIONS: The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypertrichosis, acneiform eruptions, hypopigmentation, perioral dermatitis, allergic contact dermatitis, maceration of the skin, secondary infections, skin atrophy, striae and miliaria.

ICD-10 codes for Tinea Infections

B36

Other medications for Tinea Infections

CiclopiroxItraconazoleTerbinafineGriseofulvinKetoconazoleEconazoleTavaboroleTolnaftate

Frequently asked questions

Is Iodoquinol used to treat Tinea Infections?

Based on its FDA-labeled indications, Iodoquinol is used in the treatment of tinea infections — corticosteroid [epc]. Use it only as prescribed — your clinician decides whether it's right for you.

What ICD-10 codes apply to Tinea Infections?

Tinea Infections is coded in ICD-10-CM as B36.

Informational only, drawn from FDA labeling and NIH MedlinePlus — not medical advice. Talk to your clinician about whether Iodoquinol is right for you.

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