Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older: ▪ use once daily ▪ clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product ▪ cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face. ▪ do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation. Chil...
Storage and handling
▪ store at room temperature 68° to 77°F ▪ protect from freezing
▪ if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
When using this product
▪ limit sun exposure, including light from tanning beds, and use sunscreen when going outdoors.
▪ do not wax to remove hair in areas where the product has been applied
▪ during the early weeks of use, your acne may appear to worsen before it improves (this is normal); continue using as directed, unless you get irritation that becomes severe
▪ irritation (redness, itching, dryness, burning) is more likely to occur:
▪ in the first few weeks of use
▪ if using more than one topical acne medication at a time
▪ but irritation usually lessens with continued use of this product
▪ it may take up to 3 months of once daily use to see results
▪ avoid product contact with the eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water.
▪ wash hands after use
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
Stop use and ask a doctor if
▪ you become pregnant, or are planning to become pregnant while using the product
▪ you have symptoms of an allergic reaction (such as itching, rash, hives, swelling of the lips, eyelids, and shortness of breath)
▪ irritation becomes severe
▪ you see no improvement after 3 months of once daily use
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
Directions
Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
▪ use
once daily
▪ clean the skin gently and pat dry before applying the product
▪ cover the entire affected area with a thin layer. For example, if your acne is on the face, apply the product to the entire face.
▪ do not use more than one time a day. Applying more than directed will not provide faster or better results, but may worsen skin irritation.
Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other Information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
▪ store at room temperature 68° to 77°F
▪ protect from freezing
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
carbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water
May contain hydrochloric acid and/or sodium hydroxide to adjust pH.
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