Latin, Resorcinol (Gen., Resorcmolis)

Eng., Resorcinol. Synonym, Resorcin.

A diatomic phenol.

Form

Colorless, needle-shaped crystals or a powder acquiring a pinkish tint on exposure to air and light.

Odor And Taste

A peculiar odor and a sweetish and afterward bitter taste.

Solubility

In 0.9 part of water or alcohol.

Incompatibles

Acetanilide, alkalies, antipyrine, camphor, ferric chloride, menthol, spirit of nitrous ether, urethane, etc.

Average Dose

2 grains (0.125 Gm.).

Therapeutic Action

Germicide.

Uses

Sometimes given internally, as for intestinal fermentation, gastritis, etc.; but its use is principally confined to the treatment of skin diseases, as alopecia, tinea, scabies, etc.

Administration

Internally.-Resorcin, if administered by mouth, is best given in solution well diluted.

Externally

It is used both in solution and in ointments. It is most commonly combined with other agents.

In the treatment of alopecia:

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Sig

Apply as directed.

In the treatment of alopecia:

M.

Sig

Apply as directed.

In the treatment of seborrhoea capitis:

M.

Sig

Apply as directed.

In the treatment of ecthyma:

M.

Sig

Apply freely.

1 Stelwagon: Diseases of the Skin.

2. Ibid

3 Ibid. 4 Ibid.

In the treatment of scabies:

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Sig

Apply as directed.