Hexylresorcinol

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# Overview
Hexylresorcinol is an oral anesthetic that is FDA approved for the treatment of toothaches and pain due to braces, dentures and minor dental procedures.   Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity reactions.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Shake lightly before use
- Adults and children 2 years and older, apply to affected area up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor
- Children under 12 years of age should be supervised when using this product
- Children under 2, ask a doctor
- Spray directly, apply with Q-tip or spray on cotton ball or gauze and apply.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Hexylresorcinol in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Hexylresorcinol in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric) in the drug label.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Hexylresorcinol in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Hexylresorcinol in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings
Allergy alert:
- Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to clove or its component, eugenol.
- Do not swallow
Stop use and ask a doctor if:
- Symptoms do not improve in 7 days
- Irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens.
- Swelling, rash or fever develops.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): 
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Hexylresorcinol in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): 
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Hexylresorcinol in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Hexylresorcinol during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hexylresorcinol in women who are nursing.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hexylresorcinol in pediatric settings.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hexylresorcinol in geriatric settings.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hexylresorcinol with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hexylresorcinol with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hexylresorcinol in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hexylresorcinol in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Hexylresorcinol in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Hexylresorcinol in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Administration in the drug label.

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Monitoring in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Hexylresorcinol and IV administrations.

# Overdosage
- In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Clinical Studies in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Storage in the drug label.

# Images

## Drug Images

## Package and Label Display Panel

# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
- Alcohol-Hexylresorcinol interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- Avapta

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Hexylresorcinol Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price