Haloprogin Explained

Haloprogin is an antifungal drug used to treat athlete's foot and other fungal infections.[1] It is marketed in creams under the trade names Halotex, Mycanden, Mycilan, and Polik.

Action

Haloprogin was previously used in 1% topical creams as an antifungal agent. It was marketed over-the-counter primarily to treat tinea infections of the skin. The mechanism of action is unknown.[2]

Haloprogin had a high incidence of side effects including: irritation, burning, vesiculation (blisters), scaling, and itching. It has since been discontinued due to the emergence of more modern antifungals with fewer side effects.[3]

References

  1. Rudolph RI . Haloprogin as treatment for fungal infections . Clinical and Experimental Dermatology . 4 . 4 . 548 . December 1979 . 161212 . 10.1111/j.1365-2230.1979.tb01656.x . 71471801 .
  2. Web site: Haloprogin. Drugs@FDA. Food and Drug Administration. 2007-02-17 .
  3. Web site: Haloprogin. DrugBank. University of Alberta. Nov 6, 2006. 2007-02-17 .