Resorcinol

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# Overview
Resorcinol is an anti acne agent that is FDA approved for the treatment of management of acne.   Common adverse reactions include hypersensitivity.

# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)
- Uses for the management of acne
- Penetrates pores to control acne blemishes, acne pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
- Helps keep skin clear of new acne blemishes, acne pimples, blackheads and whiteheads.
- Shake well
- Cleanse he skin thoroughly before applying the medication
- Cover the entire affected area with a thin layer one to three times daily
- Because excessive drying of the skin may occur, start with one application daily, then gradually increase to two or three times daily if needed or as directed by a doctor
- If bothersome dryness or peeling occurs, reduce application to once a day or every other day.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

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

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

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)
There is limited information regarding FDA-Labeled Use of Resorcinol in pediatric patients.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

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

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

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

# Warnings
- For external use only
- Flammable, Keep away from fire or flame
- Do not use on broken skin, on large areas of the body

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Clinical Trial Experience of Resorcinol in the drug label.

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

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

# Use in Specific Populations

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

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

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Resorcinol with respect to nursing mothers.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Resorcinol with respect to pediatric patients.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Resorcinol with respect to geriatric patients.

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

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

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

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

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

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

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Topical

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

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding IV Compatibility of Resorcinol in the drug label.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Chronic Overdose of Resorcinol in the drug label.

# Pharmacology

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

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Resorcinol Structure in the drug label.

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

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

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

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

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

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

# Images

## Drug Images

## Package and Label Display Panel

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

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

# Brand Names
- ACNOTEX ACNE TREATMENT

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

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price