Resorcinol (topical)
Generic name: resorcinol (topical) [ re-SOR-si-nol ]
Brand names: R A Acne, Resinol
Dosage forms: topical lotion (3%); topical ointment (2%)
Drug class:Topical antipsoriatics
What is resorcinol?
Resorcinol works by breaking down rough, scaly, or hardened skin. Resorcinol also disinfects the skin to help fight infection.
Resorcinol topical (for the skin) is used to treat pain and itching caused by minor cuts and scrapes, burns, insect bites, poison ivy, sunburn, or other skin irritations. Resorcinol topical is also used to treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, seborrhea, corns, calluses, warts, and other skin disorders.
Resorcinol may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use resorcinol if you are allergic to resorcinol.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have other medical conditions, especially:
allergies to foods or dyes; or
if you are allergic to an animal.
It is not known whether resorcinol topical will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are pregnant.
It is not known whether resorcinol topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medicine without a doctor's advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not use this medicine on a child younger than 2 years old without medical advice.
How should I use resorcinol?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not take by mouth. Resorcinol topical is for use only on the skin. Do not use this medicine on open wounds or on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, or irritated skin.
Your dosage of this medicine will depend on the condition you are treating. Follow the label directions or your doctor's instructions about how much medicine to use and how often.
Apply only enough of the medicine to cover the area to be treated, and rub in gently.
Your body may absorb resorcinol through the skin if you use too much or if you apply it over large skin areas. Skin that is cut or irritated may also absorb more medicine.
Wash your hands after applying this medicine, unless you are treating a skin condition on yo...
