Resorcinol
Resinol is a topical over-the-counter medication used for temporary relief of minor skin irritations such as insect bites, poison ivy/oak, sunburn, and rashes. It combines multiple active ingredients including calamine, zinc oxide, resorcinol, and menthol to provide a cooling, drying, and soothing effect on irritated skin. This brand-name product is intended for external use only on adults and children.
Resinol is a topical medication that provides temporary relief from minor skin irritations like insect bites, poison ivy, and sunburn through its soothing, drying, and cooling formula.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 827246
- Generic
- Resinol
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Temporary relief of itching, discomfort, and irritation caused by minor skin conditions such as insect bites, poison ivy/oak/sumac, sunburn, minor burns, and rashes. May also be used for minor cuts and scrapes.
Resinol combines multiple active ingredients (calamine, zinc oxide, resorcinol, and menthol) that work together to provide a cooling sensation, dry out weeping lesions, and temporarily relieve itching and discomfort. The exact mechanism is not fully specified by the manufacturer.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Do not use on large areas of the body or on broken skin without consulting a healthcare provider. Discontinue use and seek medical attention if condition worsens or symptoms persist beyond 7 days. Keep out of reach of children.
Official drug label
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