.Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D01A_AntifungalsForTopicalUse.D01AE04_UndecylenicAcid.UndecylenicAcid .Pharmacolibrary.Drugs.D_Dermatologicals.D01A_AntifungalsForTopicalUse.D01AE04_UndecylenicAcid.UndecylenicAcid| name: | UndecylenicAcid |
| ATC code: | D01AE04 | route: | topical |
| n-compartments | 1 |
Undecylenic acid is an unsaturated fatty acid derived from castor oil, primarily used as a topical antifungal agent for skin infections such as tinea pedis (athlete’s foot) and tinea corporis (ringworm). It is not a systemically approved drug and is mainly administered in cream, powder, or solution form for dermatological use.
No human pharmacokinetic studies are available for undecylenic acid. Systemic exposure is presumed negligible when applied topically to intact skin in healthy adults.