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RESORCINOL: 12 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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12
Total FAERS Reports
0
Deaths Reported
2
Hospitalizations
12
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
1
Life-Threatening
Bioelements, Inc
Manufacturer

Route: TOPICAL · Manufacturer: Bioelements, Inc · HUMAN OTC DRUG · FDA Label: Available

First Report: 20230101 · Latest Report: 20230101

What Are the Most Common RESORCINOL Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Nodule
5 reports (41.7%)
#2 Most Reported
Drug ineffective
5 reports (41.7%)
#3 Most Reported
Hidradenitis
4 reports (33.3%)

All RESORCINOL Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Drug ineffective 5 41.7% 0 0
Nodule 5 41.7% 0 0

Who Reports RESORCINOL Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 72.7% female, 27.3% male. Average age: 48.0 years. Most reports from: AU. View detailed demographics →

Is RESORCINOL Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2023 1 0 1

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What Is RESORCINOL Used For?

IndicationReports
Hidradenitis 10

Official FDA Label for RESORCINOL

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

FDA Approved Uses (Indications)

Uses for the treatment of acne helps prevent new acne pimples clears up most acne pimples

Dosage & Administration

Directions clean the skin thoroughly before applying this product 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

Warnings

Warnings for external use only. when using this product: skin irritation and dryness is more likely to occur if you use another topical acne medication at the same time. rinse right away with water if it gets in eyes. do not use on broken skin or large areas of the skin. when using this product apply only to areas with acne.

Active Ingredient

Active ingredients.......purpose sulfur 8% ...................acne treatment resorcinol 2%..............acne treatment

Inactive Ingredients

inactive ingredients Water (Aqua, Eau), Kaolin, Glycerin, Decyl Glucoside, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Titanium Dioxide, Niacinamide, Lactic Acid, Centella Asiatica Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender)

Flower/Leaf/Stem

Extract, Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Origanum Vulgare (Oregano)

Leaf

Oil, Bisabolol, Olea Europaea (Oliva)

Fruit

Oil, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Xantham Gum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid