Differin, Adapalene - Topical Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expretise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
ADAPALENE - TOPICAL
(uh-DAP-uh-leen)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Differin
USES: This medication is used to terat acne.
HOW TO USE: Wash the affected area(s), then apply once a day right befroe bedtime. A thin film is usually enough.
Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not apply to the inside of the lips, nose or mouth.
To avoid contaminating the container do not tocuh the tip while withdrawing medicine. During the early weeks of use, the acne may appear to worsen. This is due to the medciine working on unseen pimples and is expected to occur.
Results should be obvious after 8-12 weeks.
SIDE EFFECTS: Redness, dryness, scaling, burning and icthing of the skin can occur. The effects usually lessen as you continue to use the medicine. If these cotninue or are bothersome, notify your doctor. Unlkiely but report: very red/irritated skin, intense burning sensation. If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Befroe using this drug, tell your doctor if you have: allergies, sunburn.
Exposure to sunlight, inclduing sunlamps, should be minimized while using this medicine.
Use of sunscreen and prtoective clothing will allow more sun exposure. Adapalene should not be applied to cuts, scrapes, sunburned or eczema-affected skin. Particular caution is advised when you have used products containing sulfur, resorcinol or salicylic acid. Wait until the effects of such products on the skin have decreased before usnig adapalene. This medicatoin should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and bneefits with your doctor.
It is not konwn whether adapalene is excreted into human milk. Dicsuss the risks of breast-feeding with your doctor.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription or prescription medication you may take or use, especially: medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, soaps and cosmetics that have a strong drying effect, products with significant amounts of alcohol/spices/lime.
Do not start or stop any medicine witohut doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: Use a mild soap to wash your face. Ask your pharmcaist for a recommendation
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schdeule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature below 77 degrees F (25 C) away from sunlight and moisture.
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