Acrisorcin Explained

Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a fungicide.[1] It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.[2]

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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.[3]

Indications

Acrisorcin was used to combat pityriasis versicolor.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Acrisorcin. PubChem . U.S. National Library of Medicine . en. 2019-03-26.
  2. Web site: Acrisorcin - Substance Information . European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) . en-GB. 2019-03-26.
  3. . A new agent for the control of tinea versicolor. Acrisorcin (Akrinol) . JAMA . 196 . 11 . 1010 . June 1966 . 5952419 . 10.1001/jama.1966.03100240144035 .

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