ADAFERIN Gel (Differin)0.1% w/v Adapalene

Description

Adapalene Information

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Pronunciation

a DAP a leen

 

What is this drug used for?

– It is used to treat pimples (acne).

Frequently reported side effects of this drug

– Redness

– Dry skin

– Scaling

– Burning

Other side effects of this drug: Talk with your doctor right away if you have any of these signs of:

– Severe skin irritation

– Signs of a significant reaction like wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; seizures; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.

 

Storage and Stability

Store at 20?C to 25?C (68?F to 77?F); excursions permitted to 15?C to 30?C (59?F to 86?F); do not freeze. Protect from light.

Lotion: Protect from light and heat; do not refrigerate.

 

Adverse Reactions

Dermatologic: Burning sensation of skin, desquamation, erythema, exfoliation of skin, pruritus, skin abnormalities (discomfort), skin irritation, stinging of the skin, sunburn, xeroderma

Rare but important or life-threatening: Acne flare, angioedema (gel), application site pain (gel), conjunctivitis, contact dermatitis, dermatitis, eczema, eyelid edema, facial edema (gel), skin discoloration, skin rash (cream/gel), swelling of lips (gel)