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Details About Generic Salt :: Adapalene
Main Medicine Class:: Skin Sub Medicine Class :: Drugs for Acne
15K. DRUGS FOR ACNE in 15. SKIN |
ADAPALENE |
RETINOID ANALOGUE | ANTI-ACNE |
Indications & Dose: ACNE Mild-to-moderate TP Adult Solution/cream/gel (0.1%): Apply once daily HS, therapeutic results appear after 8-12 wk of therapy Child 12–18 yr: Apply sparingly daily in evening, reduce frequency/ discontinue if irritation occurs | INFANTILE ACNE TP Child 1 month–2 yr: Apply sparingly daily at night |
Contra: Personal/familial history of cutaneous epithelioma, hypersensitivity, eczematous
Precautions: avoid exposures to sensitive areas, do not use high amount, not applied to broken/sunburned skin ADR: Serious: erythema, eye irritation & edema, Others: stinging, pruritus, dry/peeling skin, photosensitivity, skin blistering/crusting |