Resorcinol

Indications
 Topical/Cutaneous
Acne
Adult: In combination with sulfur and chloroxylenol, as 1.25%.
Warnings / Precautions
 Do not apply on broken skin or large areas of the skin for a prolonged period or in high concentrations. Caution when used in children. May discolour urine.
Adverse Reactions
 Local irritation, skin sensitization. Hyperpigmentation in patients with dark skin; darkening of light-colored hair.
Potentially Fatal: Systemic effects and convulsions.
Mechanism of Actions
 Resorcinol has keratolytic properties for the treatment of acne and seborrhoeic skin conditions. It is commonly used with sulfur in topical preparations.
ATC Classification
 D10AX02 - resorcinol ; Belongs to the class of other topical preparations used in the treatment of acne.
S01AX06 - resorcinol ; Belongs to the class of other antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections.
Available As
  • Resorcinol 10% w/v
  • Resorcinol 4 gm
  • Resorcinol 4%
  • Resorcinol 4% w/v

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