Adapalene

Indications & Dose:

Acne vulgaris

DOSAGE

Adult

• Apply thin film to affected area after washing inthe evening at bedtime 

Contraindications:

Side Effects:

SKIN: Burning, dryness, erythema, pruritus, scaling (most common during first month of therapy; one or more adverse effects in 30-60% with solution, 10-40% with gel) 

Cautions:

Precautions:

May aggravate acne early in treatment; do not use if sunburned or if using topical preparations containing sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid

Interaction:

Warnings:

Adverse Effects:

Lactations:

Pregnancy category C; excretion in breast milk unknown

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

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