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Halotex: Full Drug Profile

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026

Halotex - General Information

Halotex is used as a topical ointment or cream in the treatment of Tinea infections. Tinea infections are superficial fungal infections caused by three species of fungi collectively known as dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton). Commonly these infections are named for the body part affected, including tinea corporis (general skin), tinea cruris (groin), and tinea pedis (feet). Halotex is a halogenated phenolic ether administered topically for dermotaphytic infections. The mechanism of action is unknown, but also presumed to interfere with yeast membrane structure and function.

 

Pharmacology of Halotex

Used as a topical ointment or cream in the treatment of Tinea infections. Tinea infections are superficial fungal infections caused by three species of fungi collectively known as dermatophytes (Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton). Commonly these infections are named for the body part affected, including tinea corporis (general skin), tinea cruris (groin), and tinea pedis (feet).

 

Additional information about Halotex

Halotex Indication: Used to treat fungal (Tinea) skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, ringworm, and tinea versicolor. Mechanism Of Action: Halotex is a halogenated phenolic ether administered topically for dermotaphytic infections. The mechanism of action is unknown, but also presumed to interfere with yeast membrane structure and function. There is a higher incidence of cutaneous side effects with haloprogin, including irritation, burning, vesiculation (blisters), scaling, and itching. It is generally used when the infection is unresponsive to other antifungals. Drug Interactions: Not Available Food Interactions: Not Available Generic Name: Haloprogin Synonyms: Not Available Drug Category: Anti-fungal Agents Drug Type: Small Molecule; Approved Other Brand Names containing Haloprogin: Aloprogen; Haloprogin [USAN-INN-JAN]; Haloprogina [INN-Spanish]; Haloprogine [INN-French]; Haloproginum [INN-Latin]; Halotex; Mycanden; Mycilan; Polik; Absorption: Not Available Toxicity (Overdose): Not Available Protein Binding: Not Available Biotransformation: Not Available Half Life: Not Available Dosage Forms of Halotex: Not Available Chemical IUPAC Name: 1,2,4-trichloro-5-(3-iodoprop-2-ynoxy)benzene Chemical Formula: C9H4Cl3IO Haloprogin on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haloprogin Organisms Affected: Dermatophytic fungi including Trichophyton, Microsporum and Epidermophyton