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

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Local skin reaction (contact dermatitis)
Skin discomfort
Sunburn
Itching of the skin (pruritus)
Peeling skin (exfoliation)
Flare up of acne

MORE INFORMATION

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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)