Overview
Hexylresorcinol is a substituted dihydroxybenzene. It exhibits antiseptic, anthelmintic, and local anesthetic properties. It can be found in topical applications for minor skin infections and in oral solutions or throat lozenges for pain relief and first aid antiseptic. The compound may also be used commonly in various commercial cosmetic anti-aging creams while ongoing studies research the possibility of using hexylresorcinol as an anti-cancer therapy - indications all of which require further study and testing at the current moment.
Indication
Hexylresorcinol is predominantly employed as the active ingredient in lotions, sprays, or lozenges indicated as a (a) topical antiseptic to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, or burns, or (b) as an antiseptic and local anesthetic for the relief of a sore throat and its associated pain . In addition, hexylresorcinol is used as an active ingredient in various commercial cosmetic skincare products as an anti-aging cream while other studies have looked into whether or not the compound could be used effectively as an anti-inflammatory agent or even as an anti-cancer therapy .
Associated Conditions
- Mouth irritation
- Pain, Orofacial
- Skin Infections
- Sore Throat
Clinical Trials
Title | Posted | Study ID | Phase | Status | Sponsor |
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No clinical trials found
No clinical trials found for this drug
FDA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Manufacturer | NDC Code | Route | Strength | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB Health (US) LLC | 72854-262 | ORAL | 2 mg in 1 1 | 4/8/2025 | |
| RB Health (US) LLC | 72854-263 | ORAL | 2 mg in 1 1 | 4/8/2025 | |
| RB Health (US) LLC | 72854-261 | ORAL | 2.4 mg in 1 1 | 4/8/2025 |
EMA Drug Approvals
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| No EMA approvals found for this drug. | |||
HSA Drug Approvals
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| No HSA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
NMPA Drug Approvals
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| No NMPA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
PPB Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Registration No. | Company | Licence No. | Strength | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEQUASIN EXTRA LOZ - LEMON AND HONEY (HEXYLRESORCINOL & BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/20/2009 | |
| DIFFLAM HEXTRA HEXYLRESORCINOL LOZENGES 2.4MG | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5/23/2022 | |
| DEQUASIN EXTRA LOZ - BLACKBERRY (HEXYLRESORCINOL & BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE) | N/A | N/A | N/A | 7/20/2009 |
TGA Drug Approvals
Approved Product | ARTG ID | Sponsor | Registration Type | Status | Registration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREPSILS EXTRA hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg honey & lemon flavour lozenge blister pack | 287475 | Medicine | A | 4/4/2017 | |
| ANTICOL MAX NUMBING - Raspberry flavour hexylresorcinol 2.5mg lozenge blister pack | 192715 | Medicine | A | 12/7/2011 | |
| STREPSILS EXTRA hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg blackcurrant flavour lozenge blister pack (reformulation) | 82802 | Medicine | A | 5/23/2002 | |
| STREPSILS EXTRA hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg fresh blackcurrant flavour lozenge blister pack | 360059 | Medicine | A | 4/7/2021 |
Health Canada Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | DIN | Dosage Form | Strength | Market Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRONCHODEX PASTILLES ANTISEPTIQUES-S.CERISE | prodemdis enr. | 02033127 | Lozenge - Oral | 2.4 MG / LOZ | 12/31/1993 |
| SOOTHE AID LOZ 2.4MG | zee medical | 00806668 | Lozenge - Oral | 2.4 MG / LOZ | 12/31/1995 |
| ANTISEPTIC SORE THROAT LOZ. (LEMON FLAVOUR) | h.j. sutton industries ltd. | 02227568 | Lozenge - Oral | 2.4 MG / LOZ | 1/24/1997 |
| BRONCHODEX PAST.ANTISEP.-S.MIEL ET EUCALYPT. | prodemdis enr. | 02033771 | Lozenge - Oral | 2.4 MG / LOZ | 12/31/1993 |
| BRONCHODEX PAST.ANTISEPT. EXTRA FORTES-S.CER | prodemdis enr. | 02031809 | Lozenge - Oral | 3.5 MG / LOZ | 12/31/1993 |
| BRADOSOL LOZENGES REGULAR STRENGTH 2.4MG (CHERRY, MINT, LEMON, ORANGE, HONEY-EUCALYPTUS) | columbia laboratories canada inc | 00846589 | Lozenge - Oral | 2.4 MG | 12/31/1991 |
| SUCRETS EXTRA STRENGTH CHERRY LOZENGES | heritage brands, a subsidiary of insight pharmaceuticals llc | 01951734 | Lozenge - Oral | 3.5 MG | 1/1/1992 |
| SUCRETS REGULAR MINT LOZ | smithkline beecham consumer healthcare, division of smithkline beecham inc. | 01951793 | Lozenge - Oral | 2.4 MG / LOZ | 12/31/1993 |
| ANTISEPTIC THROAT LOZENGES (WITH HEXYLRESORCINOL) | h.j. sutton industries ltd. | 02228432 | Lozenge - Oral | 2.4 MG | 1/3/1997 |
| LEMON MENTHOL ANTISEPTIC THROAT LOZ 2.4MG | ksl pharmaceuticals | 01996851 | Lozenge - Oral | 2.4 MG / LOZ | 12/31/1994 |
CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals
Approved Product | Company | Registration Number | Pharmaceutical Form | Prescription Type | Status |
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| No CIMA AEMPS (Spain) approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Philippines FDA Drug Approvals
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| No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals
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| No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals
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| No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug. | |||||
UK EMC Drug Information
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