ADAFERIN Gel (Differin)0.1% w/v Adapalene

Adapalene Information

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) –