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Adapalene - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 73581-214
Drug Name

Adapalene

Type Generic
Pharm Class Retinoid [EPC],
Retinoids [CS]
Active Ingredients
Adapalene 1 mg/g
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form GEL
RxCUI drug identifier 307731
Application Number ANDA215940
Labeler Name YYBA CORP
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
73581-214-06 1 tube in 1 carton (73581-214-06) / 45 g in 1 tube
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Active ingredient

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Active ingredient Adapalene USP, 0.1% (retinoid) read consumer information leaflet

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
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

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients carbomer homopolymer type C, edetate disodium, methylparaben, poloxamer 182, propylene glycol, purified water, sodium hydroxide.

Indications and usage

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Use For the treatment of acne

Purpose

Information about the drug product’s indications for use.
Purpose Acne treatment

Spl product data elements

Usually a list of ingredients in a drug product.
Adapalene Adapalene Adapalene Adapalene Carbomer Homopolymer Type C (Allyl Pentaerythritol Crosslinked) Edetate Disodium Methylparaben Poloxamer 182 Propylene Glycol Water Sodium Hydroxide

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 45 g Tube Carton welmate Compare to the active ingredient in Differin ® Gel † Adapalene Gel USP, 0.1% Acne Treatment ONCE DAILY TOPICAL RETINOID* PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE ONLY BY PRESCRIPTION DERMATOLOGIST DEVELOPED FDA APPROVED * Read consumer information leaflet before use NET WT 45 g (1.6 oz) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 45 g Tube Carton

Spl unclassified section

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Drug Facts Distributed by: Wellspring Airmont, NY 10952, U.S.A.

Do not use

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Do not use on damaged skin (cuts, abrasions, eczema, sunburn) if you are allergic to adapalene or any of the ingredients in this product.

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

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Questions? 1-866-923-4914

Stop use

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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

When using

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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

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a doctor before use.

Storage and handling

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Other information store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. protect from freezing

Warnings

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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. 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 Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Disclaimer: Do not rely on openFDA or Phanrmacy Near Me to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Source: OpenFDA, Healthporta Drugs API