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 store at room temperature...
Active ingredient Adapalene, USP 0.1% (retinoid)* *read consumer information leaflet
Purpose
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Acne Treatment
Use
INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION
For the treatment of acne
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
For external use only
Do not use
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on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn)
if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product.
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.
When using this product
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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 a ask doctor if
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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
Keep out of reach of children.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
DirectionsAdults and children 12 years of age and older:
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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
SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION
store at room temperature 68°-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.
Questions?
OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION
1-888-838-2872 between 9 am and 5 pm ET, Monday – Friday.
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
NDC 0591-0375-86
Adapalene Gel USP 0.1% Acne Treatment
Compare to the active ingredient in Differin® Gel †
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