Resorcinol

Mechanism-of-action class: Mechanism of Action.

• Uses temporarily relieves itching

Directions Adults and children 12 years and older: apply a fingertip amount (approximately 1 inch strip) to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

For external use only. When using this product avoid contact with the eyes. Stop use and ask a doctor if condition worsens, or if symptoms persists for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days. Do not apply over large areas of the body. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

1. 1Acute Kidney Injury215%
2. 2Cyanosis215%
3. 3Diarrhoea215%
4. 4Drug Ineffective215%
5. 5Nausea215%
6. 6Pyrexia215%
7. 7Skin Burning Sensation215%
8. 8Abdominal Pain17.7%
9. 9Acute Respiratory Failure17.7%
10. 10Amnesia17.7%
11. 11Anaphylactic Shock17.7%
12. 12Anhedonia17.7%
13. 13Anxiety17.7%
14. 14Arteriovenous Fistula Site Complication17.7%
15. 15Arthralgia17.7%

The 6 most recently updated of 6 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Resorcinol as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

• PDT vs Peels for Treatment of Actinic Keratoses
  Not yet recruiting · Phase 2 · Interventional · 60 enrolled · Northwestern University
  NCT04429308updated 2025-05-08
• Anti-pigmenting Effect of a Routine of Facial Products in Subjects With Melasma
  Not yet recruiting · Interventional · 150 enrolled · Cosmetique Active International
  NCT06516224updated 2024-07-23
• Efficacy of Melanostop Peeling for Improvement of Melasma
  Unknown · Interventional · 10 enrolled · VIST - Faculty of Applied Sciences
  NCT03826277updated 2023-04-26
• Efficacy and Tolerability of an Isobutylamido-thiazolyl-resorcinol Cream 0.2% for Facial Hyperpigmentation
  Completed · Interventional · 200 enrolled · Institute of Dermatology, Thailand
  NCT03926845updated 2022-04-06
• 15% TOPICAL RESORCINOL FOR HURLEY I-II HIDRADENITIS SUPPURATIVA.
  Unknown · Observational · 40 enrolled · Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla
  NCT04099212updated 2020-02-12
• Lateral Canthal Rhytides With Medium Depth Chemical Peel With or Without Pretreatment With Botulinum Toxin A
  Completed · Phase 3 · Interventional · 26 enrolled · Loyola University
  NCT01586819updated 2017-09-11

Frequently asked questions

How does Resorcinol work?

Mechanism-of-action class: Mechanism of Action.

What is Resorcinol used for?

According to FDA labeling, Resorcinol carries indications including: Uses temporarily relieves itching. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.

What class of drug is Resorcinol?

Resorcinol is classified as Other anti-acne preparations for topical use, Other antiinfectives, Mechanism of Action, Decreased Sebaceous Gland Activity.

What are the brand names for Resorcinol?

Resorcinol is marketed under brand names including Acnomel, R A Acne, Resinol, Rezamid, Vagisil Original Formula.