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Capitrol (Chloroxine Topical) - Summary

 
 



CAPITROL SUMMARY

Capitrol®
(chloroxine 2%)
Shampoo

CAPITROL is an antibacterial shampoo containing 2% (w/w) chloroxine (each gram contains 20 mg chloroxine) suspended in a base of sodium octoxynol-2 ethane sulfonate, water, PEG-6 lauramide, dextrin, sodium lauryl sulfoacetate, sodium dioctyl sulfosuccinate, 1% benzyl alcohol, PEG-14M, magnesium aluminum silicate, fragrance, EDTA, and color. May contain citric acid to adjust pH. Chloroxine is a synthetic antibacterial compound that is effective in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis when incorporated in a shampoo.

Capitrol is indicated in the treatment of dandruff and mild to - moderately severe seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp. Clinical studies indicate that improvement may be observed after 14 days of therapy.


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Seborrheic Dermatitis
Source: MedicineNet ciclopirox Specialty [2012.03.16]
Title: Seborrheic Dermatitis
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 3/16/2012 5:47:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 3/16/2012 5:47:54 PM

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