resorcinol/sulfur (Acnotex, Clearasil Stay Clear Acne Treatment Cream, Clearasil Adult Tinted Acne Treatment Cream, Rezamid, Glytone Flesh Tinted Acne Treatment Lotion, Pernox Scrub for Oily Skin)
Classes: Acne Agents, Topical
Dosing and uses of Acnomel, Acnotex (resorcinol/sulfur)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
resorcinol/sulfur
topicaL
- 2%/4%
- 2%/5%
- 2%/8%
Acne Vulgaris
After cleansing, apply sparingly to affected area(s) up to TId
Product content varies, check individual labeling
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
resorcinol/sulfur
topicaL
- 2%/4%
- 2%/5%
- 2%/8%
Acne Vulgaris
Adolescents: As adults; after cleansing, apply sparingly to affected area(s) up to TId
Product content varies, check individual labeling
Acnomel, Acnotex (resorcinol/sulfur) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Erythema
Excessive desquamation
Skin irritation/inflammation
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Existing skin rash or irritation
Cautions
External use only
Discontinue if excessive skin irritation develops
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: insufficient data; drug absorbed through intact & broken skin
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Acnomel, Acnotex (resorcinol/sulfur)
Mechanism of action
Resorcinol and sulfur are keratolytic agents
