Acrisorcin

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Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typcally used as a fungicide. It is a combination of the active ingredients 9-aminoacridine and 4-hexylresorcinol.

History

Acrisorcin was marketed as a cream under the trade name "Akrinol," which has since been discontinued. It was developed at Indiana State University in 1961.

Indications

Acrisorcin was used to combat Pityriasis versicolor.