Meds & supplements › Hexylresorcinol
Medicine
Hexylresorcinol
First Aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes and burns.
Selected manufacturer label information, organised into consistent sections by Sofidex. Read the full label at DailyMed ↗
Drug facts
- Used for
- sore throat
- sore mouth
- canker sores
- How to take it
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor or dentist
- Do not take if
- in children under 6 years of age
What it is used for
temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain associated with
- sore throat
- sore mouth
- canker sores
How to take it
- dose as follows or as directed by a doctor or dentist
While you are taking it
When using this product do not exceed recommended dosage
Side effects, and when to stop
Who should not take it
- in children under 6 years of age
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient (in each lozenge)
Hexylresorcinol 2 mg
Other information
- store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
- protect contents from humidity
- keep lozenge in outer pack until use. Reseal outer pack after use.
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Hexylresorcinol; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/hexylresorcinol
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Hexylresorcinol. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/hexylresorcinol
- AMA 11th
Hexylresorcinol. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/hexylresorcinol
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