ADAPALENE belongs to the class of dermatological preparations called ‘antiacne’ used to treat acne (pimples) in patients 12 years or older. Acne is a common skin condition and occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil. The acne-causing bacteria feeds on sebum (natural oil produced by skin) causing redness and swelling.
ADAPALENE contains Adapalene which belongs to the class of retinoids (human-made vitamin A). It works by loosening the cells on the skin’s surface and unblocks pores by reducing oil production in the skin. Thereby, decreases pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads.
Use ADAPALENE as prescribed. ADAPALENE is only for external use. Avoid contact of ADAPALENE with nose, ears, mouth, or eyes. In case ADAPALENE comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with warm water thoroughly. Your doctor will advise you how often you take ADAPALENE based on your medical condition. You may experience dry skin, irritation, redness, or burning sensation of the skin in some cases. Most of these side effects of ADAPALENE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are known to be allergic to ADAPALENE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not apply ADAPALENE on cuts, open wounds, scrapes, sunburned, windburned, chapped, dry, or irritated skin. Avoid exposure to tanning beds or sunlight while using ADAPALENE as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking ADAPALENE. Do not apply ADAPALENE in large amounts or use for a long time than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects such as irritation, scaling, or redness of the skin. If you have eczema (itchy, swollen, rough, and cracked skin) or sunburned skin, please inform your doctor before taking ADAPALENE.
Acne (pimples)
ADAPALENE contains Adapalene (man-made vitamin A) used to treat acne (pimples). ADAPALENE loosens the cells on the skin’s surface and unblocks pores by reducing the production of oil in the skin. Thereby, decreases pimples, spots, whiteheads, and blackheads. Also, ADAPALENE increases the production of new skin cells and helps in natural exfoliation (removal of dead skin cells) of outer layers of the skin. ADAPALENE has an anti-inflammatory effect and thus reduces irritation and soreness.
If you are known to be allergic to ADAPALENE or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Do not apply ADAPALENE on cuts, open wounds, scrapes, sunburned, windburned, chapped, dry, or irritated skin. Avoid contact of ADAPALENE with nose, ears, mouth, or eyes. In case ADAPALENE comes in contact with these areas accidentally, rinse with warm water thoroughly. Avoid exposure to tanning beds or sunlight while using ADAPALENE as it may make the skin more sensitive to sunlight and cause sunburn. Wear protective clothing and use sunscreen while going out to protect your skin from sunburn. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please inform your doctor before taking ADAPALENE. Do not apply ADAPALENE in large amounts or use for a long time than prescribed as it does not give quick or better results but increases the risk of side effects such as irritation, scaling, or redness of the skin. You are advised not to use other acne products containing erythromycin, benzoyl peroxide, or clindamycin with ADAPALENE at the same time as it may cause excessive irritation or dry skin. Therefore, it is recommended to use ADAPALENE at night and other products in the morning. If you have eczema (itchy, swollen, rough, and cracked skin) or sunburned skin, please inform your doctor before taking ADAPALENE.
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform your doctor if you are taking, might take or have recently taken any other medicines.
Drug- Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have eczema (itchy, swollen, rough and cracked skin) or sunburned skin, please inform your doctor before taking ADAPALENE.
The interaction of ADAPALENE with alcohol is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol while using ADAPALENE.
ADAPALENE is a category C pregnancy drug and is usually not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant.
It is unknown whether ADAPALENE is excreted in human milk. Therefore, ADAPALENE is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks benefits are greater than risks. However, do not apply ADAPALENE on the chest area to avoid the contact of ADAPALENE with the baby.
ADAPALENE usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of ADAPALENE in patients with Liver problems, please consult a doctor.
If you have any concerns regarding the use of ADAPALENE in patients with kidney problems, please consult a doctor.
ADAPALENE is not recommended for children below 12 years as the safety and effectiveness were not established.
Acne (pimples): It is a common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles are blocked with dead skin cells and oil, causing pimples, whiteheads, and blackheads. Acne affects people of all ages but is most common among teenagers. The symptoms of acne include pus-filled pimples, uninflamed (not swollen) blackheads, red, large, and tender bumps. The treatment for acne includes certain creams, cleansers, and antibiotics.