Adapalene 0.1% cream

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Adapalene

Available from:

Phoenix Healthcare Distribution Ltd

ATC code:

D10AD03

INN (International Name):

Adapalene

Dosage:

1mg/1gram

Pharmaceutical form:

Cutaneous cream

Administration route:

Cutaneous

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 13060100

Patient Information leaflet

READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS
MEDICINE BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
– Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
– If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
– This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on
to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are
the same as yours.
– If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
See section 4.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
1. What Differin is and what it is used for
2. What you need to know before you use Differin
3. How to use Differin
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Differin
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. WHAT DIFFERIN IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
•
The name of your medicine is Differin 0.1% cream but will be referred
to as Differin throughout this leaflet.
•
The active substance in Differin is adapalene which has an
anti-inflammatory effect reducing soreness and irritation.
•
It is used on the face, chest or back for acne, where the skin may
have lots of blackheads, spots and pimples.
•
Differin is only absorbed into the body in very small amounts, and has
little effect, except on the surface of the skin.
2. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU USE DIFFERIN
DO NOT USE DIFFERIN:
•
If you are allergic to adapalene or any of the other ingredients of
this medicine (listed in section 6).
WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS
•
Do not use this medicine on areas where you have cuts or scrapes or on
sunburnt skin or if you have a skin condition called
eczema.
•
Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth or angles of the nose, and avoid
other very sensitive areas of your body. If accidental
contact does occur, immediately wash with warm water.
•
Avoid exposure to strong sunlight and artificial UV light. Use of
sunscreen products and protective clothing over the treated
area is recommended.
•
If you experience sensitivity or irritation when applying this
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