Chloroxine (Topical)

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 14, 2021.

Commonly used brand name(s)

In the U.S.

• Capitrol

Uses for chloroxine

Chloroxine is used in the treatment of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp.

Chloroxine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

Before using chloroxine

In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For chloroxine, the following should be considered:

Allergies

Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to chloroxine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.

Pediatric

Studies on chloroxine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of chloroxine in children with use in other age groups.

Geriatric

Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of chloroxine in the elderly with use in other age groups.

Breastfeeding

There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.

Interactions with medicines

Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.

Interactions with food/tobacco/alcohol

Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.

Proper use of chloroxine

Do not use chloroxine if blistered, raw, or oozing areas are present on your scalp, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.

Keep chloroxine away from the eyes. If you should accidentally get some in your eyes, flush them thoroughly with cool water. Check with your doctor if eye irritation continues or is bothersome.

To use:

• Shake well before using
• Wet the hair and scalp with lukewarm water. Apply enough chloroxine to the scalp to work up a lather, and rub in well. Allow the lather to remain on the scalp for about 3 minutes, then rinse. Apply the medicine again and rinse thoroughly. Use the medicine two times a week or as directed by your doctor.

Dosing

The dose of chloroxine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information inclu...