Keratolytic phenol derivative
Resorcinol
Clear peel solution that may darken with light and air
Typical Strength
14% (Jessner's)
Formulations
0 compounds
Formula
C₆H₆O₂
Mol. Weight
110.11 g/mol
How It Works
Mechanism of action
Phenol derivative with keratolytic and antiseptic action that breaks down keratin. A component of Jessner's solution with salicylic and lactic acid.
What compounding can change
When Resorcinol is compounded for one patient, your prescriber can choose the concentration, combine it with other ingredients, and pick the base. Commercial products come in fixed strengths and bases.
Safety Considerations
Please note: Compounded medications require a prescription from a licensed prescriber for an individual patient. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved. The FDA does not review them for safety, effectiveness or quality. A compounded medication is not the same as, or a generic version of, any FDA-approved drug. This page is general information, not medical advice. Your prescriber decides whether a treatment is right for you and sets the final ingredients, strength and dosage form.