Differin
This medicine is a gel used to treat mild to moderate acne, including pimples, blackheads, and whiteheads.
Form
geeli
Strength
1 mg/g
Active Ingredient
Adapalene
Manufacturer
Galderma Nordic AB
How to Use
Dosage
Apply a thin layer to the affected acne areas once a day.
Method
Clean and dry your skin before applying. Apply before going to bed.
Important
Do not use more than once a day, as excessive use will not speed up healing and may cause irritation.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Skin dryness
- •Skin irritation
- •Burning sensation on the skin
- •Skin redness (erythema)
RARE
- •Local skin reaction (contact dermatitis)
- •Uncomfortable feeling on the skin
- •Sunburn
- •Skin itching (pruritus)
- •Skin peeling (exfoliation)
- •Sudden worsening of acne
- •Allergic rash (allergic contact eczema)
- •Skin pain or swelling
- •Eyelid irritation, redness, itching, or swelling
- •Darkening of light skin
- •Lightening of dark skin
- •Burn at the application site (can also be severe)
- •Swelling of face, lips, or throat, making it hard to swallow or breathe
- •Rash
- •Itching
- •Hives
- •Dizziness
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- Do not use if you are allergic to adapalene or any other ingredients in this medicine.
- If you experience a severe allergic reaction or irritation, stop using the medicine.
- Avoid getting the gel in your eyes, mouth, nostrils, or other mucous membranes. Rinse with water immediately if it gets in your eyes.
- Do not apply to broken, sunburned, or irritated skin (e.g., cuts, scrapes, sunburn, or eczema). It is not for severe or widespread acne.
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- Avoid sun exposure and tanning beds during treatment. Use sunscreen and protective clothing on treated areas if you cannot avoid the sun.
- If you are breastfeeding, avoid applying the gel to your chest area to prevent the baby from coming into contact with it.
- This medicine is only for adults and adolescents over 12 years old.
- Avoid using with other drying or irritating skin products, such as cleansers with perfume or alcohol, as this may increase irritation.