ADAPALENE Dailymed
Generic: adapalene is used for the treatment of Acne Vulgaris
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Drug Facts
Active Ingredient
Adapalene USP, 0.1% (retinoid)read consumer information leaflet
Purpose
Acne treatment
Use
- For the treatment of acne
Warnings
For external use only
Do not use
- 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
- 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
- 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
Adults and children 12 years of age and older:
- use oncedaily
- 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
- 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
Inactive Ingredients
carbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, phenoxyethanol, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide.
Questions?
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DISTRIBUTED BY: RITE AID, 200 NEWBERRY COMMONS ETTERS, PA 17319
Principal Display Panel - 15 G Tube Carton
NDC 11822-0062-1
ADAPALENE GEL USP, 0.1%
ACNE TREATMENT
PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE ONLY BY PRESCRIPTION DERMATOLOGIST DEVELOPED
FDA APPROVED
ONCE DAILY TOPICAL RETINOID*
RYSHI â„¢
COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN DIFFERIN ®GEL ‡
* Read consumer information leaflet before use
NET WT 0.5 OZ (15 g)
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