Resorcinol
7licensed products
1 monograph
Cream
Health Canada Monographs
1Approved Health Claims
9- (Dries and) helps clear (up) (most) acne pimples (and allows skin to heal)Applies to: All products
- Acne treatment/medicationApplies to: All products
- For the treatment/management of acne (breakouts)Applies to: All products
- Helps keep skin clear of new acne pimplesApplies to: All products
- Helps prevent (the development of) (new) acne (pimples) (from forming)Applies to: All products
- Helps treat acne pimples (and allows skin to heal)Applies to: All products
- Penetrates pores to control/reduce the number of acne pimplesApplies to: All products
- Penetrates pores to eliminate/clear most acne pimplesApplies to: All products
- Reduces the number (and severity)/the severity of acne pimples (and allows skin to heal)Applies to: All products
Conditions Requiring Product Details
3These official statements are conditional. They are not presented as approved for Resorcinol until the product’s ingredients, dose, or claim context proves that they apply.
Claim to verifyControls oil (oily skin)ACNE THERAPY · Unacceptable use(s) or purpose(s)
Claim to verifyCures acneACNE THERAPY · Unacceptable use(s) or purpose(s)
Claim to verifySevere acneACNE THERAPY · Unacceptable use(s) or purpose(s)
Cautions & Contraindications
7adverse_reactionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if you develop severe irritation, burning or itching of the skinApplies to: All products
cautionAsk a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician/pharmacist before use if you have severe acneApplies to: All products
cautionFor external use onlyApplies to: All products
cautionKeep out of reach of children. If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right awayApplies to: All products
cautionStop use and ask a health care practitioner/health care provider/health care professional/doctor/physician if improvement is not apparent within 6-8 weeksApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with waterApplies to: All products
cautionWhen using this product skin irritation and dryness are more likely to occur when using another topical acne product at the same time. If irritation occurs, use only one product at a timeApplies to: All products
Alternative Names
11Benzoyl peroxide(common)Resorcinol(common)Resorcinol monoacetate(common)Salicylic acid(common)Sulfur(common)1,3-Benzenediol1,3-Benzenediol, monoacetate2-Hydroxybenzoic acidBenzoyl peroxideSulfurm-Dihydroxybenzene
Common Quantities in Licensed Products
22 %10 licensed products
3 %3 licensed products
Related Ingredients
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