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Adapalene
Differin
Uses
Treats acne.
Storage
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
- Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Swab, Solution, Cream, Gel/Jelly.
Your doctor will tell you how much to use and how often.
- Using more of this medicine than your doctor ordered may cause red, peeling, or irritated skin.
The medicine is usually applied at night before going to bed.
Use this medicine on your skin only.
- You should not use it on open wounds, scrapes, or wind burned or sunburned skin.
Before using the medicine, wash your skin with mild soap, rinse well with warm water, and gently dry.
Put a thin layer of the medicine on the area you are treating.
- Do not put it in or near your eyes, ears, nose, or mouth.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Blistering or crusting skin
Severe skin redness or swelling
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to adapalene.
Missed Dose
- Use the medicine as soon as possible unless it is almost time for your next dose.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
Do not apply two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- Talk with your doctor before using this medicine if you are sensitive to sunlight or have eczema (a severe skin condition) or a sunburn.
This medicine may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
- Try to avoid being in direct sunlight for long periods.
- If you cannot avoid being in the sun, protect your skin with clothing and a strong sunscreen.
- You should not use a sunlamp or tanning booths.
Cold temperatures or wind may also cause skin irritation while you are using this medicine.
Talk with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this medicine.
At first, your acne may seem to get worse before it gets better.
- Keep using the medicine as your doctor has ordered.
- In about 8-to-12 weeks your acne should start to clear up.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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