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...
Storage and handling
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE SEAL ON THE TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR NOT VISIBLE. store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. protect from freezing
on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn)
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.
When using this product
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
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 eyes, lips, and mouth. If contact occurs, immediately flush the area with water.
wash hands after use
Stop use and ask doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
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 right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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
TAMPER EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE SEAL ON THE TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR NOT VISIBLE.
store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
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