Adapen Gel 15gm

THERAPEUTIC USES What ADAPEN GEL is used for? It is used on the face, chest or back for acne, where the skin may have lots of blackheads, spots and pimples WARNING & PRECAUTIONS Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you: Are allergic to adapalene or any of the other ingredients of this medicine Have cuts or scrapes or on sunburnt skin Have a skin condition called eczema Had exposure to strong sunlight and artificial UV light INTERACTIONS Tell your doctor if you are taking: Other acne products (containing benzoyl peroxide, erythromycin or clindamycin) DIRECTIONS FOR USE Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you ADAPEN GEL is applied at night before going to bed Thoroughly wash the areas to be treated with water Make sure the skin is clean and dry before using this medicine Put a thin film of the gel with your fingertips on to the affected areas and rub in gently Do not forget to wash your hands afterwards If you use more ADAPEN GEL If you put too much ADAPEN GEL on your skin, it may become irritated and red. Some peeling or discomfort could also occur. Contact your doctor immediately If you forget to use ADAPEN GEL If you forget to apply your ADAPEN GEL at the right time. When you remember, start using this medicine again, in the same way as before If you Stop using ADAPEN GEL Do not stop using this medicine unless told by your doctor SIDE EFFECTS Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. COMMON Dry skin Irritation of the skin Burning sensation of the skin Redness of the skin (erythema) UNCOMMON ? Local skin reaction (contact dermatitis) Skin discomfort Sunburn Itching of the skin (pruritus) Peeling skin (exfoliation) Flare up of acne MORE INFORMATION ? STORAGE Keep this medicine out of reach of children Do not use this medicine after the expiry date Store at room temperature (15-25?C)

Manufacturer	Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Category	Alcohol & Drug Treatment
Prescription Required	No