Undecylenic Acid
- Atc Codes:D01AE04
- CAS Codes:112-38-9
- PHARMGKB ID:112-38-9
Table of contents
- Brand Names
- Drug Combinations
- Chemistry
- Pharmacologic Category
- Mechanism of Action
- Therapeutic Use
- Contraindications
- Warnings and Precautions
- Adverse Reactions
- Drug Interactions
- Dosage
- Special Considerations
Brand Names
Europe
France: Mycodecyl; Italy: Micofoot; Poland: Mykodermina; Slovakia: Mykoseptin.
Latin America
Argentina: Umasam; Mexico: Dermán.
Asia
Japan: Renselin.
Drug combinations
Undecylenic Acid and Thioconazole
Chemistry
Undecylenic Acid: C~11~H~20~O~2~. Mw: 184.28. 10-Undecenoic acid. CAS-112-38-9.
Pharmacologic Category
Skin and Mucous Membrane Agents; Antifungals, Miscellaneous; Topical Antifungal Agent. (ATC-Code: D01AE04).
Mechanism of action
Retards proliferation of fungus by altering conditions of growth.
Therapeutic use
Treatment of athlete’s foot (tinea pedis), ringworm (except nails and scalp), prickly heat, jock itch (tinea cruris), diaper rash, and other minor skin irritations due to superficial dermatophytes.
Pregnancy and lactiation implications
Unlabeled use
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to undecylenic acid and derivatives or any component. Fungal infections of scalp or nails.
Warnings and precautions
Sensitivity or irritation might occur. Not for self-medication in children <2 years of age. For topical use only.