ICHYBUM is a medicated cream used to help relieve the symptoms of pruritis ani and other afflictions involving chronic itching around the anus.
From the official label (Oct 2025). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
Ce que dit la notice officielle. Si un médecin vous l'a prescrit, suivez l'ordonnance. La notice de votre boîte prime si elle est différente.
ICHYBUM is a medicated cream used to help relieve the symptoms of pruritis ani and other afflictions involving chronic itching around the anus
Apply a small amount once or twice daily, preferable after showering and or bowel movements and at night before sleep
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY Ask a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are under 12 years of age, you have an infection affecting the anus or surrounding area e.e. a sexually transmitted disease, or tuberculosis Stop use and consult a doctor if condition worsens or does not improve after regular use as directed
Keep out of reach of children.
Prenez-le dès que vous y pensez, sauf s'il est presque l'heure de la dose suivante. Dans ce cas, sautez la dose oubliée. Ne prenez jamais deux doses à la fois pour compenser. Vérifiez votre notice, certains médicaments font exception.
Products with Clioquinol as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
Other countries: check your pack's registration number and we point you to your regulator.
Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.
ICHYBUM is a medicated cream used to help relieve the symptoms of pruritis ani and other afflictions involving chronic itching around the anus (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: Apply a small amount once or twice daily, preferable after showering and or bowel movements and at night before sleep…
No. Clioquinol is a steroid (corticosteroid) (official class: Corticosteroid), not an antibiotic. Antibiotics treat bacterial infections only.
No. Clioquinol is a steroid (corticosteroid) (official class: Corticosteroid), not a painkiller.
Yes. Clioquinol is a steroid (corticosteroid). Its official drug class is "Corticosteroid".
Ask a doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you are under 12 years of age, you have an infection affecting the anus or surrounding area e.e. Ask your doctor or midwife first.
In many countries Clioquinol is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Clioquinol is sold under names such as Dermoscribe Ichybum. Brand names differ between countries.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.