Acrisorcin is a topical anti-infective typically used as a

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. It is a combination of the active ingredients

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and

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History

Acrisorcin was marketed as a cream under the trade name Akrinol, which has since been discontinued. It was developed at

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in 1961.

Indications

Acrisorcin was used to combat

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References

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