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Resorcinol

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Overview
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.
Indications
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.
Contraindications
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.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction : hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Although the risk of serious side effects is low when resorcinol is applied to the skin, side effects can occur if the medicine is absorbed into your bloodstream. 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. resorcinol may cause serious side effects. Stop using resorcinol and call your doctor at once if you have: headache , tired feeling, shortness of breath ; blue-colored skin; fast or irregular heartbeats; seizure (convulsions); or weak or shallow breathing. Children can absorb larger amounts of this medicine through the skin and may be more likely to have side effects. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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.
High Risk Groups
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.
Adult Dosage
1.25 % (1.2 (1.25)) 12 hourly Topical — Twice a Day or As Required
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied resorcinol. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
Oint, Lotion Protect from Sunlight. Paint, Topical Soln, Oint, Lotion Protect from Sunlight.

Available Brands in Pakistan

No brands are recorded for this generic.