Climbazole

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Climbazole
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administration
topical
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Chemical and physical data
FormulaC15H17ClN2O2
Molar mass292.76 g·mol−1
3D model (JSmol)
ChiralityRacemic mixture
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Climbazole is a topical antifungal agent commonly used in the treatment of human fungal skin infections such as dandruff[2] and eczema. Climbazole has shown a high in vitro and in vivo efficacy against that appear to play an important role in the pathogenesis of dandruff.[2] Its chemical structure and properties are similar to other fungicides such as ketoconazole and miconazole.

Indications and formulations[]

It is most commonly found as an active ingredient in OTC anti-dandruff and anti-fungal products, including shampoos, lotions and conditioners. It may be accompanied by other active ingredients such as zinc pyrithione or triclosan.

Side effects[]

May cause localized irritation of the skin with symptoms including redness, rashes and itching.[citation needed]

References[]

  1. ^ Chemical Properties of Climbazole Archived 2007-11-13 at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Wigger-Alberti W, Kluge K, Elsner P (August 2001). "[Clinical effectiveness and tolerance of climbazole containing dandruff shampoo in patients with seborrheic scalp eczema]". Praxis. 90 (33): 1346–9. PMID 11534318.
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