Resorcinol
Indications
Acne
Adult Dose
Topical/Cutaneous
Acne
Adult: In combination with sulfur and chloroxylenol, as 1.25%.
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.
Pregnancy-Lactation
Not Classi
Adverse Effects
Local irritation, skin sensitization. Hyperpigmentation in patients with dark skin; darkening of light-colored hair.
Potentially Fatal: Systemic effects and convulsions.
Mechanism of Action
Resorcinol has keratolytic properties for the treatment of acne and seborrhoeic skin conditions. It is commonly used with sulfur in topical preparations.