Resorcinol

Resorcinol is used as keratolytic agent topical treatment of acne and dandruff. It is used with sulphur in the treatment of seborrhoeic skin conditions.


Adult Dose
Dose: 1.25%
Single Dose: 1.2 (1.25)
Frequency: 12 hourly
Route: Topical
Instructions: Twice a Day or As Required
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Characteristics
belongs to Dihydroxy Benzene. It belongs to Skin application and lotion pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Dermatological Products and Cellulose Corncob Derivative pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Resorcinol is 110.10. It is weakly acidic drug, 3.30% solution of the drug is isotonic.
Contraindications
Resorcinol is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to any component of product.
Effects
The severe or irreversible adverse effects of Resorcinol, which give rise to further complications include Convulsions.The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Resorcinol are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Irritation, Hyperpigmentation.
Indications
Resorcinol is primarily indicated in conditions like Acne, Anorectal disorder, Seborroeic conditions.
Interactions
Resorcinol is known to interact with other drugs, the details of drug interactions is as follows:DrugDetailsSeverityOnsetManagementAlcoholConcurrent use with resorcinol may cause a cumulative irritant or drying effect, especially with the application of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents, resulting in excessive irritation of the skinBenzoyl PeroxideConcurrent use with resorcinol may cause a cumulative irritant or drying effect, especially with the application of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents, resulting in excessive irritation of the skinIsotretinoinConcurrent use with resorcinol may cause a cumulative irritant or drying effect, especially with the application of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents, resulting in excessive irritation of the skinSalicylic AcidConcurrent use with resorcinol may cause a cumulative irritant or drying effect, especially with the application of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents, resulting in excessive irritation of the skinSulphurConcurrent use with resorcinol may cause a cumulative irritant or drying effect, especially with the application of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents, resulting in excessive irritation of the skinTretinoinTretinoinConcurrent use with resorcinol may cause a cumulative irritant or drying effect, especially with the application of peeling, desquamating, or abrasive agents, resulting in excessive irritation of the skin These interactions are sometimes beneficial and sometimes may pose threats to life. Always consult your physician for the change of dose regimen or an alternative drug of choice that may strictly be required.
Interfrence
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Oint, Lotion Protect from Sunlight. Paint, Topical Soln, Oint, Lotion Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
Medication may darken light-colored hair. Avoiding simultaneous use with other topical acne preparations or preparations containing peeling agents, alcohol-containing preparations, abrasive soaps or cleansers, cosmetics or soaps with drying effect, medicated cosmetics, or other topical skin medication, unless otherwise directed by physician.
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