Adapalene
Adapalene is one of 8,063 medications in the MedPlain dataset. Key details — Brand name: Adapalene; Generic name: ADAPALENE; Drug class: Retinoid [EPC].
| Brand name | Adapalene |
|---|---|
| Generic name | ADAPALENE |
| Drug class | Retinoid [EPC] |
| Manufacturer | The Kroger Co. |
| Used for | Use For the treatment of acne |
| Dosage | 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 in 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 |
| Warnings | Warnings For external use only 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 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 |
| Active ingredient(s) | Active ingredient Adapalene, USP 0.1% (retinoid)* *read consumer information leaflet |
| Route | TOPICAL |
| Official label | https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=1238c72c-1c51-46e4-b15c-61093b03608e |