Adapalene Adapalene ADAPALENE ADAPALENE CARBOMER HOMOPOLYMER TYPE C (ALLYL PENTAERYTHRITOL CROSSLINKED) EDETATE DISODIUM METHYLPARABEN POLOXAMER 182 PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SODIUM HYDROXIDE HYDROCHLORIC ACID
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0591- 0375- 86 Adapalene Gel USP 0.1% Acne Treatment Compare to the active ingredient in Differin ® Gel † Previously available only by prescription Once Daily Topical Retinoid* Oil Free Fragrance Free *Read consumer information leaflet before use NET WT 0.5 OZ (15g) image
- PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0591- 0375- 86 Adapalene Gel USP 0.1% Acne Treatment Compare to the active ingredient in Differin ® Gel † Previously available only by prescription Once Daily Topical Retinoid* Oil Free Fragrance Free *Read consumer information leaflet before use NET WT 0.5 OZ (15g) image
Overview
Use For the treatment of acne
Indications & Usage
Use For the treatment of acne
Dosage & Administration
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: use once daily clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face. do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Other information store at room temperature 68°-77°F protect from freezing
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external use only
Purpose
Purpose Acne Treatment
Do Not Use
Do not use on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn) if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.
When Using
When using this product limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur: in the first few weeks of use if using more than one topical acne medication at a time but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results avoid product contact with eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water. wash hands after use
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and a ask doctor if you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant, while using the product you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath) irritation becomes severe you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Questions
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