Resorcinol Benefits & Uses

Resorcinol is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Eczema (Read More - Natural remedies for eczema)

Other Benefits

Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ringworm (Read More - Home Remedies for Ringworm)
Dermatitis

Resorcinol Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group

Dosage

Resorcinol Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Resorcinol is used -

Resorcinol Related Warnings

Is the use of Resorcinol safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Resorcinol for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of Resorcinol safe during breastfeeding?

Information about safety of Resorcinol for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Resorcinol on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Resorcinol on kidney, information on safety of Resorcinol for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Resorcinol on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Resorcinol on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Resorcinol will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Resorcinol on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Resorcinol on heart. So it is not known whether taking Resorcinol will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Resorcinol with Other Drugs

Resorcinol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Tretinoin

Hydroquinone

Fluocinolone

Clindamycin

Resorcinol Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Resorcinol unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Resorcinol

Is this Resorcinol habit forming or addictive?

Resorcinol does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Resorcinol since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Resorcinol, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Resorcinol is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Resorcinol Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Resorcinol

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Resorcinol with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Resorcinol

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Resorcinol with alcohol will be.

Unknown