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)
