Chloroxine
Back to searchScientific Name: | Chloroxine |
Brand Name: | Not Available |
Company Owner: | Not Available |
Mechanism Of Action | Although the mechanism of action is not understood, chloroxine may slow down mitotic activity in the epidermis, thereby reducing excessive scaling associated with dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Chloroxine induces SOS-DNA repair in E. coli, so chloroxine may be genotoxic to bacteria. |
Description of the Drug: | Chloroxine is an antibacterial agent used for the treatment of dandruff and mild to moderately severe seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. |
Protein Data Bank: | Not Available |
Source: DrugBank Online – DrugBank.com. Retrieved 2023-01-23 from https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB01243