Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide

What is Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5%?

• Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5% is a prescription medicine used in the topical treatment of acne vulgaris in people 9 years and older.

What should I tell my doctor before using Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5%?

• Tell your doctor if you are using products containing sulfur, resorcinol, or salicylic acid or if you use other topical medication, medicated or abrasive soaps and cleansers, and soaps and cosmetics that have a strong drying effect.
• Tell your doctor if you have any other skin problems, including cuts or sunburn, or any other medical condition.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, nursing, or will nurse your unborn baby.

How should I use Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5%?

• Use Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5% only as directed by your doctor. 
• Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5% is for topical use only.  Do not use in mouth, eyes, or vagina.
• Cleanse area with a mild or soapless cleanser before applying this medication.

What should I avoid when using Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5%?

• Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, angles of the nose, and mucous membranes. The product should not be applied to cuts, abrasions, eczematous or sunburned skin. The use of “waxing” as a depilatory method should be avoided on skin treated with adapalene.
• Avoid exposure to sunlight and sunlamps and wear sunscreen when sun exposure cannot be avoided. Weather extremes, such as wind or cold, also may be irritating.
• Products with high concentrations of alcohol, astringents, spices or lime should be used with caution.
• Avoid getting Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5 in your hair or on colored fabric, as it may bleach hair or colored fabric.

What are the most common side effects associated with Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5%?

• The most commonly reported side effects with Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5% are dry skin, contact dermatitis, application site burning, application site irritation and skin irritation. 

What are the possible side effects associated with Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Gel, 0.1%/2.5%?

• Redness, scaling, dryness, stinging/ burning, irritant and allergic rash may occur.

Talk to your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch, or call 1–800-FDA-1088.

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