Quick answers
- What is Hexylresorcinol used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Soothing Comfort (Reckitt Benckiser LLC) lists these uses: temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain associated with: sore throat sore mouth canker sores.
- Do I need a prescription for Hexylresorcinol?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredient, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Hexylresorcinol been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Soothing Comfort · Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient (in each lozenge)
Hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg
Purpose
Oral pain reliever
Uses
temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain associated with: sore throat sore mouth canker sores
Warnings
Sore throat warning : If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
in children under 6 years of age
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children 6 years of age and older: allow one lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 2 hours as needed or as directed by a doctor or dentist. children under 6 years of age: do not use
Inactive ingredients
corn syrup, D&C yellow no. 10, FD&C yellow no. 6, flavor, honey, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
— FDA label of Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Soothing Comfort, Reckitt Benckiser LLC, effective August 31, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Pain Relief · Reckitt Benckiser LLC
Hexylresorcinol 2 mg, lozenge (oral)
Active ingredient (in each lozenge)
Hexylresorcinol 2 mg
Purpose
Oral pain reliever
Uses
temporarily relieves occasional minor irritation and pain associated with: sore throat sore mouth canker sores
Warnings
- Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, swelling, nausea, or vomiting, consult a doctor promptly.
Do not use
in children under 6 years of age
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens swelling, rash, or fever develops
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
dose as follows or as directed by a doctor or dentist
| adults and children 12 years of age and older | take 2 lozenges (one immediately after the other) and allow each lozenge to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 2 hours as needed |
| children 6 to under 12 years of age | take 1 lozenge and allow product to dissolve slowly in the mouth; may be repeated every 2 hours as needed |
| children under 6 years of age | do not use |
Inactive ingredients
corn syrup, FD&C blue no. 1, FD&C red no. 40, flavor, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose
Questions?
1-866-MUCINEX (1-866-682-4639)
— FDA label of Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Pain Relief, Reckitt Benckiser LLC, effective August 31, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
terrasil First Aid Antiseptic Wound and Burn Care · Aidance Scientific, Inc, DBA Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions
Hexylresorcinol 0.1%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Hexylresorcinol 0.10% First Aid Antiseptic
Uses
First Aid to help protect against infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns.
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body. In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites, or serious burns, consult a doctor.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
the condition persists or gets worse.
Do not use
longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, consult a physician.
Directions
Clean the affected area. Apply a small amount of this product on the area 1 to 3 times daily. May be covered with a sterile bandage.
Inactive ingredients
beeswax, coconut oil (organic), cottonseed oil, jojoba oil, magnesium oxide, MCT oil, peppermint oil, sage oil, silver stearate, tea tree oil, zinc oxide
— FDA label of terrasil First Aid Antiseptic Wound and Burn Care, Aidance Scientific, Inc, DBA Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions, effective July 11, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
S.T.37 · Numark Brands, Inc
Hexylresorcinol 1.1 mg/mL, solution (oral, topical)
Active ingredient
Purposes Hexylresorinol 0.1% Oral Pain Reliever First aid antiseptic
Purpose
Active Ingredient Purposes Hexylresorinol 0.1% Oral Pain Reliever First aid antiseptic
Uses
temporarily relieves: minor irritations of the mouth minor pain in the mouth sore mouth sore throat first aid to help prevent skin infection in minor cuts, scrapes, and burns
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
In the eyes over large areas of the body
Ask a doctor before use if
you have deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns
When using this product
do not exceed recommended dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition persists condition worsens you need to use product longer than 1 week Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days irritation, pain, and redness persist or worsen If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
as a First Aid antiseptic) use full strength clean affected area apply a small amount of product on the area use 1-3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage if bandaged let dry first Directions (as an Oral pain reliever) apply to affected area gargle, swish around, or allow to remain in place for at least one minute and then spit out
| adults and children 2 years old and over | use up to 4 times daily or as directed by a dentist or doctor |
| children under 2 years old | ask a dentist or doctor |
Inactive ingredients
citric acid, edetate disodium, glycerin, propylene glycol, sodium bisulfite, sodium citrate, purified water.
Questions?
call 1-800-214-2379
— FDA label of S.T.37, Numark Brands, Inc, effective December 15, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredient, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Hexylresorcinol 2.4 mg · lozenge (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Soothing Comfort | Reckitt Benckiser LLC | DailyMed |
Hexylresorcinol 2 mg · lozenge (oral) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Mucinex Instasoothe Sore Throat Plus Pain Relief | Reckitt Benckiser LLC | DailyMed |
Hexylresorcinol 0.1% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| terrasil First Aid Antiseptic Wound and Burn Care | Aidance Scientific, Inc, DBA Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions | DailyMed |
Hexylresorcinol 1.1 mg/mL · solution (oral, topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| S.T.37 | Numark Brands, Inc | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Reckitt Benckiser LLC2 products
- Aidance Scientific, Inc, DBA Aidance Skincare & Topical Solutions1 product
- Numark Brands, Inc1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.