Aloquin

Q: What is Aloquin?

Aloquin is an [antiprotozoal](https://www.goodrx.com/classes/antiprotozoals) medication used to treat a number of skin infections such as ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot. Aloquin stops the spread of these infections by stopping the protozoa from growing and multiplying. It also helps treat common skin conditions, such as eczema and dermatitis.

iodoquinol / aloe

Used for Athlete's Foot, Eczema, Itching, Jock Itch, Ringworm, Skin Infection

Aloquin is a combination of iodoquinol gel and aloe vera plant and is used to treat common skin conditions, such as eczema. It also treats skin infections caused by parasites, or protozoa. The medication was available in a gel form, but it's discontinued in the United States.

Reviewed by:

Shifali Patel, PharmD

Allison Gourley, PharmD

Last reviewed on February 10, 2022

What is Aloquin?

Are you looking for information on iodoquinol / hydrocortisone / aloe gel or Ala-Quin (hydrocortisone / clioquinol) cream instead?

Drug facts

Common Brands	Aloquin(brand no longer available)
Drug Class	Antiprotozoal
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

Aloquin(brand no longer available)

Drug Class

Antiprotozoal

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

Common questions about Aloquin

Aloquin is an antiprotozoal medication used to treat a number of skin infections such as ringworm, jock itch, and athlete's foot. Aloquin stops the spread of these infections by stopping the protozoa from growing and multiplying. It also helps treat common skin conditions, such as eczema and dermatitis.

No. Aloquin was discontinued by its manufacturer and is no longer available as a brand or generic medication in the United States.

It's unclear why Aloquin was discontinued by its manufacturer.

If you used Aloquin in the past or you currently have a skin condition or skin infection, discuss other available treatment options with your healthcare provider. Depending on the nature of your skin condition, your provider will help guide you to a medication that'll work best for you.

Aloquin

What is Aloquin?

Are you looking for information on iodoquinol / hydrocortisone / aloe gel or Ala-Quin (hydrocortisone / clioquinol) cream instead?

Drug facts

Common questions about Aloquin

Aloquin dosage

Typical dosage for Aloquin

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Common questions about Aloquin

What is Aloquin?

Are you looking for information on iodoquinol / hydrocortisone / aloe gel or Ala-Quin (hydrocortisone / clioquinol) cream instead?

Drug facts

Common questions about Aloquin

What is Aloquin?

Is Aloquin still available?

Why was Aloquin discontinued?

What can I take to replace Aloquin?

Aloquin dosage

Typical dosage for Aloquin

Common questions about Aloquin

What is Aloquin?

Is Aloquin still available?

Why was Aloquin discontinued?

What can I take to replace Aloquin?